I was a bit bummed when I heard the SEC would retain its current scheduling format, which calls for eight conference games each season. Meanwhile, the other four ?power leagues" (Big Ten, ACC, Big 12, Pac-12) are or will play nine-game conference schedules. With the start of a four-team playoff this fall, college football needs […]
With Big Ten spring practices finished, it?s time for my annual tradition of naming an All-Spring Team. These are players who made moves in the spring as surprise players-or vets who took another step in their development. See my complete team in this post. [ MORE: Get all of our Big Ten spring football coverage […]
Who will have the easiest Big Ten conference schedule in 2014, based on last year?s records? Wisconsin, followed by three fellow Big Ten West teams. Jesse Temple of FOX Sports Wisconsin did the calculations. The combined 2013 league record of Wisconsin's eight 2014 Big Ten foes is 22-42 (.343 winning percentage). Not having to play […]
BTN/BTN2Go released its 2014 prime-time football schedule Tuesday, and each of the Big Ten's newest members are pumped to play under the lights. Maryland will host reigning Big Ten and Rose Bowl champ Michigan State on Nov. 15, while Rutgers will entertain Penn State on Sept. 13, its inaugural Big Ten game, and Michigan on […]
Soon enough, Maryland and Rutgers will be official members of the Big Ten. The big day is July 1, to be exact. To get Big Ten fans ready for the schools' arrivals, we're taking a look at each of the school's notable NBA and NFL alumni. First up: Maryland. See the Terps' top basketball and […]
The Big Ten Conference announced it will open a second office in New York City to help serve the needs of its 14 member institutions. The Big Ten New York City office will be located at 900 Third Avenue and will be fully staffed and operational by June 1. The office is located in Midtown […]