Big Ten

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) throws a pass against Mississippi State during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Starkville, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)

Heisman chase and playoff race cross paths in champ weekend

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 06, 2019 03:53 PM EST

Indiana running back Sampson James (24) is tackled by Purdue cornerback Cam Allen (18) and linebacker Ben Holt (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Boilermakers to name football field after Bob Rohrman family

Dec. 06, 2019 03:26 PM EST

Indiana tight end Turon Ivy Jr. (84) and place kicker Nathanael Snyder (99) celebrate with the Old Oaken Bucket following an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Indiana defeated Purdue 44-41 in double overtime. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Hoosiers, Allen agree to new 7-year, $27.3 million contract

Dec. 06, 2019 12:44 PM EST

Thursday Sports in Brief

By The Associated Press Dec. 06, 2019 02:49 AM EST
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa said being assured he'd likely remain a high NFL draft pick could make “the biggest...

Georgia running back James Cook (4) moves the ball passed Georgia Tech defensive back Tre Swilling (3) in the second half of an NCAA football game between Georgia and Georgia Tech on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Atlanta. Georgia won 52-7. (Joshua L. Jones/Athens Banner-Herald via AP)

Utah, Oklahoma, Baylor need LSU to win SEC championship game

By Steve Megargee Dec. 05, 2019 03:46 PM EST

Ohio State wide receiver Austin Mack (11) scores on a 16-yard touchdown reception as Michigan defensive back Josh Metellus (14) defends in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

No. 2 Buckeyes seeking playoff spot against No. 10 Badgers

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2019 02:50 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields throws against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Gimpy Fields says he's good for Big Ten Championship

By Mitch Stacy Dec. 05, 2019 02:22 PM EST

Michigan LB Uche entering NFL draft, plans to play in bowl

Dec. 04, 2019 08:41 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan linebacker Josh Uche is entering the NFL draft. The redshirt junior shared his plans Wednesday night on...

Ex-Bethel football player charged with raping 3 students

Dec. 04, 2019 07:36 PM EST
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A former football player at Bethel University in Minnesota is accused of raping three students last year. Gideon...

Buckeyes' Justin Fields is Big Ten offensive player of year

Dec. 04, 2019 07:07 PM EST

Wisconsin wide receiver Quintez Cephus (87) hands Paul Bunyan's Axe to teammate linebacker Zack Baun (56) after Wisconsin beat Minnesota 38-17 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

Cephus’ faith, family guided him to breakout ’19 for Badgers

By Keith Jenkins Dec. 04, 2019 05:15 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2019, file photo, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day celebrates on the sideline against Penn State during an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio. Heading into this year’s slate of conference title games a case could be made that No. 1 LSU (No. 2 CFP), No. 2 Ohio State (No. 1 CFP) and No. 3 Clemson (No. 3 CFP) have all done enough already to lose their conference championship games and still get in the College Football Playoff.(AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

College Football Picks: Searching for upsets to scramble CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 04, 2019 03:25 PM EST

New Rutgers NCAA college football coach Greg Schiano greets supporters as he arrives for a news conference in Piscataway, N.J., with his wife, Christy, Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019. After an on-again, off-again courtship, Schiano is back as Rutgers football coach. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Passionate Schiano takes over Rutgers football for 2nd time

By Tom Canavan Dec. 04, 2019 01:59 PM EST

Ohio State defensive end Chase Young (2), linebackers coach Al Washington and head coach Ryan Day celebrate after a 56-27 win against Michigan after an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Ohio State’s Young chosen Big Ten Defensive Player of Year

Dec. 03, 2019 07:48 PM EST

Ohio State wide receiver Austin Mack (11) celebrates after scoring on a 16-yard touchdown reception against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Ohio St, LSU, Clemson, UGA in CFP position; Utah, OU next

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 03, 2019 07:22 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 29, 2013, file photo, then-Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach Greg Schiano reacts on the sideline in the first half of an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints in New Orleans. Greg Schiano is coming back to Rutgers. Athletic director Pat Hobbs announced Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019 the university and Schiano have reached a contract agreement, a week after talks to bring back the 53-year-old former Scarlet Knights head coach fell apart. (AP Photo/Bill Feig, File)

Rutgers OKs deal to bring back Schiano as football coach

By Tom Canavan Dec. 03, 2019 12:27 PM EST

Wisconsin linebacker Zack Baun (56) holds out Paul Bunyan's Axe for fans to touch after Wisconsin beat Minnesota 38-17 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)

No. 10 Wisconsin used bye to rally to Big 10 title game

By Keith Jenkins Dec. 02, 2019 08:13 PM EST

LSU’s Brady, Ohio State’s Hafley finalists for top assistant

The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2019 04:02 PM EST
LSU quarterback coach Joe Brady and Ohio State co-defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley, both in their first seasons at their respective schools, are among the...