Brent Yarina, BTN.com Senior Editor, December 18, 2013
It's not easy coming up with a top 10 list for the best 2013 Big Ten football plays. There were a lot of worthy plays, to be sure, so several jaw-droppers were left off this exclusive list. Check out my top 10 plays from the 2013 football season in this post.
[ MORE: View all of our end-of-the-year top 10 lists ]
10. Braxton Miller runs up the middle, stiff-arms way into end zone vs. Michigan
VIDEO: It was a great 21st birthday for @OhioStFootball's Braxton Miller, and this run was a big reason. WATCH – http://t.co/57QNDLWWpt
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) November 30, 2013
9. Kevonte Martin-Manley's back-to-back punt returns for TD vs. Western Michigan
8. Michigan hurries onto field for field goal to force overtime at Northwestern
INSTANT HIGHLIGHT: Prediction: You haven't seen a FG like the one @umichfootball just made. #orvillemoment WATCH – http://t.co/m0s0KgoQq0
— Michigan On BTN (@MichiganOnBTN) November 16, 2013
7. Allen Robinson makes incredible leaping sideline catch vs. Michigan
6. Steve Hull catches TD pass from backside vs. Northwestern
INSTANT HIGHLIGHT: @IlliniFootball's Steve Hull just came up with catch of the day. Agree? #orvillemoment WATCH – http://t.co/3NnjMeKu6S
— Illinois on BTN (@IllinoisOnBTN) November 30, 2013
5. Kenny Bell leaps for one-handed grab, takes it into end zone vs. Illinois
VIDEO: Did you see this @Huskers Kenny Bell one-handed catch, TD grab? Unreal! #orvillemoment WATCH – http://t.co/Okq1boEWXA
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 5, 2013
4. Kurtis Drummond/B.J Lowery highlight-reel one-handed interceptions
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3. Shane Wynn somehow gets a toe down on sideline catch vs. Illinois
INSTANT HIGHLIGHT: Do yourself a favor and watch this @HoosierFootball Shane Wynn catch. Seriously. WATCH – http://t.co/YSSx6W6w86
— Indiana On BTN (@IndianaOnBTN) November 9, 2013
2. Allen Robinson runs past, around and through Ohio State on 65-yard TD
VIDEO: It came in a loss, but how nice was @PennStateFball Allen Robinson's 65-yard TD? #orvillemoment WATCH – http://t.co/TYUwSrdlt1
— Penn State On BTN (@PennStateOnBTN) October 27, 2013
1. Ron Kellogg III Hail Mary to Jordan Westerkamp to stun Northwestern
[ MORE: Nebraska Hail Mary is No. 2 on BTN.com's top BTN moments ]
INSTANT HIGHLIGHT: Hail Mary with no time left? Yep, @Huskers just did it. Incredible!!! #orvillemoment WATCH – http://t.co/NSWG4wHeqa
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 2, 2013
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HONORABLE MENTION
Kofi Hughes reaches over defender for 67-yard TD at Michigan
INSTANT REPLAY: What grade would you give this crazy @hoosierfootball Kofi Hughes' TD catch? #orvillemoment WATCH – http://t.co/brbngXMhqX
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 19, 2013
Jeremy Gallon spins, breaks tackles on way to 61-yard TD vs. Notre Dame
Bennie Fowler reaches back, makes one-handed grab and scores at Northwestern
Minnesota picks up lateral to seal win at Indiana
Ameer Abdullah converts 4th-and-15 to set up game-winning Hail Mary
VIDEO: The ridiculous @Huskers play that set up the even more ridiculous game-winning Hail Mary. WATCH – http://t.co/QKVed0bPPU
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 2, 2013
Kain Colter weaves in and out of Huskers on big 3rd-down run
Carlos Hyde video-game-like TD run vs. Iowa
VIDEO: You need to see @OhioStFootball Carlos Hyde's highlight-reel touchdown run. #orvillemoment WATCH – http://t.co/hSSYsc5DoY
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 19, 2013
Michigan goes for 2 and the win, and Ohio State picks it off to seal rivalry win
INSTANT HIGHLIGHT: Michigan goes for two and the win, @OhioStFootball intercepts it to seal rivalry win. WATCH – http://t.co/IxdnliaITT
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) November 30, 2013
Tommy Armstrong finds Ameer Abdullah for game-winning score at Michigan
VIDEO: @Huskers Ameer Abdullah dives into end zone for game-winning score. #orvillemoment WATCH – http://t.co/niYcY7x8vG
— Nebraska On BTN (@NebraskaOnBTN) November 9, 2013
Purdue, Akeem Hunt use trickeration on opening kickoff vs. Indiana State
How fast did #Purdue jump out to a lead? This fast. @boilerfootball
– http://t.co/GBOSVsBIfH— Purdue On BTN (@PurdueOnBTN) September 7, 2013
