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Best of Week 11: Michigan at Iowa should be a lot of fun

By Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer, 2 years ago

Another week of full action, with seven games involving all 14 schools. There are six division games. The only one that isn’t—Michigan at Iowa—is the sexiest matchup of them all. Iowa has won four of the last five from Michigan, including the last three in Kinnick Stadium. (Iowa is 6-4 in its last 10 vs. U-M.) The last time the Wolverines won along Melrose Ave. was 2005, a 23-20 decision. These schools haven’t met since 2013. Here is a look at the Best of Week 11. Game of the week: Michigan at Iowa. This game for the Hawkeyes comes on

Dienhart: Here's a look at BTN's Week 1-3 football games

By Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer, 2 years ago

BTN will televise 17 games the first three weeks, beginning with seven the opening week and starting with the first game of the season: Oregon State at Minnesota on Thursday, Nov. 1 in a Pac-12-Big Ten clash.

BTN LiveBIG: Peace Corps gets a B1G hand

By BTN.com LiveBIG Staff, 2 years ago

The Big Ten Conference made quite a mark on the Peace Corps last year, as evidenced by the organization’s tally of volunteers by alma mater in 2015. Eight of the top 25 large universities (those with more than 15,000 undergraduates) were from the B1G, and the conference accounted for half of the top 10. Moreover, the University of Michigan was second on the list of volunteer-producing graduate schools. Wisconsin and Michigan are second- and fourth-place, respectively, on the list of all-time undergraduate volunteers (since 1961). Here’s a look at where Big Ten universities placed in 2015: 2. Wisconsin (68 undergraduate

View 2016 MLB First-Year Player Draft Big Ten selections

By Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor, 2 years ago

The 2016 MLB draft came to a close Saturday night. [ MORE: Relive every pick of the 2016 draft at MLB.com ] The three-day event started Thursday night, and Illinois starting pitcher Cody Sedlock was the first Big Ten player off the board, going No. 27 to the Baltimore Orioles. Nebraska outfielder Ryan Boldt (Tampa Bay) and Ohio State outfielder Ronnie Dawson (Houston) each went in the second round, No. 53 and No. 61, respectively. Twelve of the 13 Big Ten teams had at least one player selected, with Ohio State’s six selections leading the way. Catch up on all

Big Ten Features: What a season for Minnesota's Rachel Banham

By BTN.com staff, 2 years ago

Earlier this year we profiled Minnesota women’s basketball player Rachel Banham as she approached breaking the Big Ten’ women’s basketball all-time scoring record. Since this feature originally aired on TV and online, Banham was selected No. 4 overall by the Connecticut Sun in the WNBA Draft. She is averaging five points and 14 minutes a game so far in her rookie season. The daughter of two police officers and granddaughter of the first African-American policeman at Minnesota, Banham overcame an ACL injury at Minnesota to return to her prolific scoring ways. As a 5-foot-9 senior guard in 2015-2016, she scored 60

Coming to the BTN Big 10K? Enter our Spirit Awards contest

By BTN.com staff, 2 years ago

BTN is looking for the most die-hard Big Ten fans at the BTN Big 10K in Chicago on Aug. 6! Post your most spirited photos on race day using the #BTNBig10K hashtag for your chance to win! Haven’t registered to run yet? Check it out. It’s a great race in Chicago for Big Ten fans and anyone else looking for a great run. Winners will be announced during the week following the race. The prizes are: Football Grand Prize : Two (2) Tickets to the 2016 Big Ten Football Championship Game Basketball Grand Prize : Two (2) All-Session Passes to

Relive these top moments from our BTN Student U games

By BTN.com staff, 2 years ago

If you’re a subscriber on BTN Plus, you know that BTN Student U is the leading production branch of BTN’s Big Ten Olympic Sports coverage. These crews produce more than 1,000 live events each year. Student U cultivates real world experience for more than 500 students per year with events that stream live on BTN2Go or air on delay on BTN. Our team went ahead and compiled some of the best moments from 2015-2016. Have a look in the video above. BTN Plus programming includes non-televised games and events like these  on BTN2Go with a purchase of a BTN Plus subscription.

BTN LiveBIG: Best of … Minnesota

By BTN.com LiveBIG Staff, 2 years ago

From agricultural scientist Norman Borlaug to hockey legend Herb Brooks, the University of Minnesota has long been accustomed to making a big difference on the world stage. It’s a tradition they’ve continued well into the 21st century, in fields ranging from art and design to community development. See the BTN LiveBIG stories below to find out how Minnesota is leading the way toward a brighter future in the Twin Cities — and beyond: A Minnesota professor’s crusade to bring education to life Golden Gophers team up with heart patients for a day to remember Minnesota cultivates crop of the future

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Best of Week 10: Full seven-game slate to open November

By Tom Dienhart, BTN.com Senior Writer, 2 years ago

All 14 Big Ten teams are in action on the first Saturday in November. And, no doubt, a big focus will be on Columbus, Ohio, where Nebraska travels to play Ohio State. This is the month championship teams make a push. Who’s gonna step up? The Cornhuskers haven’t played the Buckeyes since 2012, with OSU taking a 63-38 win in Columbus. NU won the other meeting vs. Ohio State as a Big Ten school, taking a 34-27decision in 2011 in Lincoln. Here is a look at the Best of Week 10. Game of the week: Nebraska at Ohio State. Going