Big Ten weekend review: Week 1

College football is back, and 14 Big Ten teams began their campaigns this past weekend.

Maryland football began its season on a winning note, taking down Towson, 38-6. Taulia Tagovailoa threw for 260 yards and managed four total touchdowns, while Corey Dyches hauled in six receptions for 108 yards and a touchdown.

Overall, Big Ten teams went 8-1 this week in non-conference matchups, and two conference games were played as well.

Here’s what stood out from the first weekend of Big Ten football.

Biggest surprise: Toledo vs. Illinois

Last season, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema gave fans optimism by finishing 8-5, the program’s best mark since 2007. Heading into 2023, many expected Bielema and the Fighting Illini to take the next step as a program, and that started with a matchup with Toledo.

On the opening drive, Illinois sophomore quarterback Luke Altmyer led the offense on a methodical 10-play, 75-yard drive, but the Illini’s offense slowed down after — and Toledo’s…