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Blake Lawrence, co-founder and CEO of athlete marketing platform Opendorse, smiles in this Aug. 15, 2018, photo provided by Opendorse. Lawrence expects opportunities for high level NCAA college student-athletes to earn a significant sum of money from activating their social and digital media presence on behalf of sponsors in the local community. That scenario could become reality as soon as 2021 as the NCAA figures out the details of how college athletes can be compensated for the use of their name, image or likeness. (Opendorse via AP)
Tech companies, like college athletes, eager to cash in

By Eric Olson Apr. 27, 2020 10:37 AM EDT
Imagine a major-college quarterback with a sizable social media following who

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2019, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Indianapolis. Ohio State is back on top in Big Ten recruiting, with Day wrapping up his first full signing class on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Buckeyes on top in Big Ten recruiting; Huskers best in West

By Eric Olson Feb. 05, 2020 04:32 PM EST
Ohio State is back on top in Big Ten recruiting, with Ryan Day wrapping up his

Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney, right, meets LSU quarterback Joe Burrow on the field after a NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game Monday, Jan. 13, 2020, in New Orleans. LSU won 42-25.(AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
STAT WATCH: FBS record for TD passes among feats by Burrow

By Eric Olson Jan. 14, 2020 01:29 AM EST
Joe Burrow won the Heisman Trophy, the national championship and set the

FILE- This Dec. 30, 2019, file photo shows empty seats as Western Kentucky and Western Michigan line up for the snap during the second half of the NCAA First Responder Bowl college football game in Dallas. Bowls outside the College Football Playoff structure might excite only the most ardent fans of the participating teams, be played in half-empty stadiums and prompt howls about there being too many games. They aren't going away, though. There'll be three more next season, bringing the total number of bowls to 42. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
Half-empty stadiums won't stop number of bowls from going up

By Eric Olson Jan. 09, 2020 12:20 PM EST
Six bowls this season had their smallest crowds on record, with section after

LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) is carried off the field by his teammates after defeating Alabama 46-41 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Tuscaloosa , Ala. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Heisman Trophy candidates: Burrow, Fields, Hurts, Young

By Eric Olson Dec. 11, 2019 12:39 PM EST
A capsule look at the four Heisman Trophy finalists: JOE

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Iowa place kicker Keith Duncan (3) celebrates with teammate Colten Rastetter after kicking a 45-yard field goal during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, in Iowa City, Iowa. Duncan was selected to The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2019. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Ohio State leads the pack in AP All-Big Ten top honors

By Eric Olson Dec. 11, 2019 12:06 PM EST
Heisman Trophy finalists Justin Fields and Chase Young head an Associated Press

Washington NCAA college football head coach Chris Petersen speaks at a news conference about his decision to resign at the end of the season, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, in Seattle. Petersen unexpectedly resigned on Monday, a shocking announcement with the Huskies coming off a 7-5 regular season and bound for a sixth straight bowl game under his leadership. Petersen will coach Washington in a bowl game, his final game in charge. Defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake is being promoted to head coach. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
Washington's Chris Petersen faces old team in his final game

By Eric Olson Dec. 08, 2019 07:47 PM EST
Chris Petersen’s last opponent at Washington will be the team that gave him his

Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban walks off the field after losing to Auburn in an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Chris Shimek/The Decatur Daily via AP)
STAT WATCH: Kentucky is closing in on 1st SEC rushing title

By Eric Olson Dec. 02, 2019 02:14 AM EST
Kentucky’s performance against Louisville accentuated how dominant its rushing

Iowa players including wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (6) and defensive back Michael Ojemudia (11) celebrate following an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. Iowa won 27-24. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Duncan’s late FG lifts No. 19 Iowa past Cornhuskers 27-24

By Eric Olson Nov. 29, 2019 06:16 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — It was cold and damp, Iowa had the ball at its 26 with 32

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost holds his head during the closing seconds of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. Wisconsin won 37-21. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 19 Hawkeyes look to crank up run game again vs Huskers

By Eric Olson Nov. 28, 2019 03:28 AM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Iowa’s run of success against Nebraska has been predicated

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson (2) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Minnesota win away from its first Big Ten championship game

By Eric Olson Nov. 27, 2019 02:19 PM EST
What to watch in the Big Ten this week: GAME OF THE WEEK

FILE - In this Nov. 24, 2018, file photo, Minnesota players celebrate with the Paul Bunyan Axe trophy after beating Wisconsin 37-15 in an NCAA college football game, in Madison, Wis. More than Paul Bunyan’s Axe is on the line in college football’s most-played rivalry. The winner of Saturday’s game between No. 9 Minnesota and No. 13 Wisconsin wins a division title, and plays No. 2 Ohio State in the Big Ten title game. (AP Photo/Andy Manis, File)
Sorry, Ohio St-Michigan, Wisconsin-Minnesota is biggest game

By Eric Olson Nov. 27, 2019 12:12 PM EST
No conference loves a good rivalry more than the Big Ten.

FILE - In this Nov. 16, 2019, file photo, Nebraska head coach Scott Frost walks off the field following an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin, in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska (4-6, 2-5 Big Ten) travels to Maryland (3-7, 1-6) for a Saturday, Nov. 23 game. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
4-game losing streak against Hawkeyes gnaws at Cornhuskers

By Eric Olson Nov. 25, 2019 04:04 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The party line at Nebraska has always been that no regular

Washington State quarterback Anthony Gordon, right, moves to hug coach Mike Leach after the team's 54-53 win over Oregon State in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Pullman, Wash. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
STAT WATCH: Washington St. QB sets 3 national season highs

By Eric Olson Nov. 25, 2019 03:26 AM EST
Massive passing numbers in Mike Leach’s “Air Raid” offense are the norm.

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields (1) rushes against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 2 Ohio St. hosts No. 9 Penn St. looking to wrap up East

By Eric Olson Nov. 21, 2019 04:00 AM EST
What to watch in the Big Ten this week: GAME OF THE WEEK

Ohio State wide receiver Jaelen Gill (26) celebrates his touchdown reception during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019 in Piscataway, N.J. Ohio State won 56-21. (Andrew Mills/NJ Advance Media via AP)
STAT WATCH: TDs hard to come by lately for visitors to Utah

By Eric Olson Nov. 18, 2019 03:51 AM EST
It’s not just hard for opponents to win at Utah’s Rice-Eccles Stadium. Lately,

Wisconsin wide receiver A.J. Taylor (4) extends the ball over the goal line for a touchdown against Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Taylor over 200 again in No. 15 Badgers’ 37-21 win over Neb

By Eric Olson Nov. 16, 2019 04:41 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska always brings out the best in Jonathan Taylor.

Wisconsin wide receiver A.J. Taylor (4) extends the ball over the goal line for a touchdown against Nebraska safety Marquel Dismuke (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Taylor over 200 again in No. 15 Badgers’ 37-21 win over Neb

By Eric Olson Nov. 16, 2019 03:10 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Jonathan Taylor ran for 204 yards and two touchdowns,

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) falls to his knees after failing to pick up a first down against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. Purdue defeated Nebraska 31-27. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Huskers brace for No. 15 Badgers’ Taylor-led rushing attack

By Eric Olson Nov. 15, 2019 03:00 AM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The issue for wary Nebraska fans this week isn’t whether

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2019, file photo, Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) passes against Illinois in the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Minneapolis. Penn State (8-0) plays against Minnesota (8-0) on Saturday, Nov. 9. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn, File)
No. 7 Gophers head to No. 23 Iowa out to prove selves again

By Eric Olson Nov. 14, 2019 04:00 AM EST
What to watch in the Big Ten this week: GAME OF THE WEEK