Quarterback Tommy Armstrong Jr. continues to struggle with a hamstring injury and did not practice Friday as No. 24 Nebraska began preparations for the Music City Bowl against Tennessee on Dec. 30.
Minnesota crushed Georgia Southern Friday night, 86-49, to improve to 9-1 on the season.
Entering Friday, six Big Ten teams were in the NCAA volleyball tournament's Sweet 16. Three advanced to the Elite Eight.
Iowa stormed out to a double-digit lead and held off No. 25 Iowa State Thursday for a 78-64 win over their in-state rival.
Michigan tight end Jake Butt and Ohio State center Pat Elflein's close friendship has been well-documented. They were able to share another cool memory Thursday, as they each took home national awards as the best players at their respective positions.
The Chicago Tribune announced Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett and Penn State running back Saquon Barkley as co-recipients of their 2016 Silver Football award Thursday, given annually to the Big Ten's MVP.