Polls: It's time to pick your Week 11 Big Ten football winners
Who wins Week 11 Big Ten football games? Get the BTN.com team's picks, including Ohio State beat writer Doug Lesmerises, and cast your six winners inside.
Photos: See your Big Ten hoops team's 2015-16 schedule poster
The Big Ten men’s basketball exhibition season is in the books, and now it’s time for the ball to go up for real. [ MORE: See our preseason power rankings | And preseason player rankings ] The Big Ten enters the 2015-16 season with six teams ranked in the preseason AP Poll, released earlier this month, paced by Big Ten preseason favorite Maryland (No. 3). It figures to be another very competitive season in the Big Ten, which is still seeking its first national title since Michigan State cut down the nets in 2000. Before the regular season tips, I
Week 11 previews: Floyd of Rosedale under the lights? Yes, please!
The stretch run is heating up. Can Ohio State and Iowa stay unbeaten? Will Nebraska finally win two in a row? Can Michigan State get back on track? [ MORE: Week 11 previews | Week 11 scoreboard | Big Ten standings | Big Ten stats | Latest polls | Power Rankings | Bowl Projections | Mailbag | Breaking down division scenarios | Big Ten West 6, Big Ten East 5 | Hear your coach’s teleconference ] No. 5 Iowa hosts Minnesota in the biggest game of the week at 8 p.m. ET on BTN (watch on BTN2Go). The Big Ten West-leading Hawkeyes
Volleyball Report: Time to get ready for tonight's Extravaganza
Tonight, we break new ground on the Big Ten Network with the first ever B1G Volleyball Extravaganza. All 14 teams will be playing on one night in seven matches over the course of three hours of whip-around coverage on our air. [ MORE: View the latest Big Ten standings | Check out the latest AVCA poll ] Every team has something at stake, and the matches tonight could impact the postseason hopes of several Big Ten members. Before the Extravaganza begins, here is a preview of all seven matches you can watch on BTN, beginning at 7 p.m. ET and
Chad Carr, 5-year old grandson of Lloyd Carr, enters hospice care
Chad Carr, the 5-year-old son of former Michigan quarterback Jason Carr and a grandson of former Michigan coach Lloyd Carr, has entered hospice care, according to the Pray For Chad Carr Facebook page.
Taking a quick look at Big Ten East vs. Big Ten West matchups
Last Saturday was a big one for the Big Ten West, a division that often is maligned and perceived to be less-than when compared to an East division that features power/elite programs like Ohio State, Michigan, Michigan State and Penn State.
Dienhart on Tracy Claeys hire: 'It was the smart thing to do'
Well, that was quick: Minnesota took the “interim” off Tracy Claeys’ title and made him the full-time head coach today. It was the smart thing to do.
Minnesota removes interim tag, names Tracy Claeys head coach
Minnesota signed interim football coach Tracy Claeys to a three-year deal Wednesday, a move that had been widely expected since Claeys stepped in when Jerry Kill retired suddenly for health reasons.
Big Ten links: Iowa's CFP ranking, Alex Erickson's emergence & more
It was nice to see Iowa ascend to No. 5 in the recent CFP poll. The committee finally realized that the Hawkeyes have a pretty good resume that has included a good home win vs. Pitt and road victories vs. ranked Wisconsin and Northwestern teams. Honestly, I think Iowa’s resume is better than Ohio State’s, which his No. 3 in the poll. *** Yes, Michigan State fell from the ranks of the unbeaten last week after losing at Nebraska. But the Spartans still control their own destiny in the Big Ten East. So, don’t be sad, Sparty. You goals are
Pilots, S'mores & a 34-year-old walk-on on this week's 'Journey'
On Wednesday’s episode of “The Journey” at 10:30 pm. ET, we follow Purdue freshman Markell Jones and David Blough, who are looking to restore the glory to the program and also take to the air as part of their studies as pilots in training. Also, see how the Minnesota Golden Gophers are moving forward after the sudden retirement of Jerry Kill, meet Northwestern’s Tom Hruby, a 34-year old walk-on and a military veteran, and go behind the scenes with the Ohio State linebackers hanging out together off the field.. All this and cinematic game highlights from Minnesota-Ohio State and Penn State-Northwestern games. Remember,
