Tom’s Take: Week 13 Big Ten honors, grades, stock reports & numbers
What was the biggest Week 13 surprise? How about the biggest disappointment? Check out Tom Dienhart's weekly Big Ten recap.
Minnesota downs Nebraska, records 'signature win' of Jerry Kill era
Minnesota is one win from playing in the Big Ten championship game. Let me type that again: Minnesota is one win from playing in the Big Ten championship. Those are words I didn’t think I ever would punch out on the keyboard of my company-issued EliteBook 844Op. But the amazing story of Minnesota’s program continues. The latest chapter of this tale was perhaps the best yet. No doubt, maybe years from now, we’ll look back on the Golden Gophers’ 28-24 win at Nebraska on Nov. 22, 2014, as the day Minnesota truly turned the corner in its ascent to becoming
Catch up on Week 13 Big Ten action: Get scores, stats, recaps & video
Week 13 is in the books, and Ohio State has clinched a berth in the Big Ten title game. The Buckeyes will play the winner of next week’s Minnesota-Wisconsin game on BTN. Relive all of the Week 13 action on our Big Ten scoreboard. Here are today’s full results: Wisconsin edged Iowa and Maryland rallied past Michigan in afternoon action. In a busy slate of early action, Ohio State took down Indiana, Michigan State rolled Rutgers, Minnesota stunned Nebraska, Illinois nipped Penn State and Northwestern dropped Purdue. Get links to catch up on all of the Week 13 games below.
Buy or Sell: Urban Meyer should be Big Ten Coach of the Year
Is Tom Dienhart buying or selling Urban Meyer as the Big Ten Coach of the Year? What about Michigan and Northwestern's bowl hopes? See his thoughts inside!
Best of Week 13: Should Cornhuskers be on upset alert?
The final two weeks of the season are on our doorstep. Ohio State remains in firm control of the East Division. But the West is up for grabs among four schools.
Week 13: See our winners for all seven Big Ten football games
Who wins Week 13 Big Ten games? See our team's picks, including Purdue writer Mike Carmin, and select your winners inside.
Four Big Ten coaches among 10 highest-paid in college football
USA TODAY released its annual list of NCAA college football coaches salaries Wednesday, and the Big Ten has four of the 10 highest-paid coaches. Michigan State’s Mark Dantonio comes in at No. 2 to pace Big Ten coaches ($5,636,145), trailing only Alabama’s Nick Saban ($7,160,187). Ohio State’s Urban Meyer is No. 6 ($4,536,640), Penn State’s James Franklin No. 8 ($4,300,000) and Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz No. 9 ($4,075,000). The Big Ten is tied with the SEC with four coaches in the top 10. Bob Stoops (Oklahoma) and Charlie Strong (Texas) are the only others among the 10 highest-paid coaches. How did
Ohio State moves up to No. 6 in latest College Football Playoff Poll
The fourth College Football Playoff Poll was released Tuesday night. Find out where the Big Ten teams land this week inside.
Comparing Big Ten running backs to others across the nation
It is no secret that the Big Ten is loaded with talented running backs. But how do the backs stack up against the nation's best? Hint: Very well.
Week 13 Big Ten Previews: All 14 teams are in action this Saturday
The penultimate Saturday brings us seven Big Ten games for the first time in 2014. The headliner: Big Ten West leader Wisconsin at Iowa.
