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Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford talks to reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days, at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Old-guy quarterbacks could give Big Ten different look

By Michael Marot Jul. 27, 2022 05:27 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, front right, stands for the national anthem before the Citrus Bowl NCAA college football game against Kentucky, Saturday, Jan. 1, 2022, in Orlando, Fla. Iowa hired Lorenda Holston as assistant athletic director for diversity, equity and inclusion and Anthony Embry for the newly created position of athletics academic and diversity coordinator, the university announced Friday, July 22, 2022. The announcement comes as the university and head football coach Kirk Ferentz and others face a lawsuit by former football players who allege they faced discrimination and harassment from coaches and staff because they are Black.(AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)
Iowa, facing race litigation, hires 2 new diversity staffers

Jul. 22, 2022 01:31 PM EDT

FILE - Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh is tackled by Michigan defensive end Mike Morris during the second half of the Orange Bowl NCAA College Football Playoff semifinal game, Friday, Dec. 31, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. In his fourth season, the 6-foot-6, 278-pound Morris will have a lot of chances to make plays from a position that produced NFL prospects Aidan Hutchinson and David Ojabo last year. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell, File)
14 Big Ten players poised to break out in 2022

By Eric Olson Apr. 25, 2022 05:50 PM EDT

FILE -The March Madness logo is shown on the court during the first half of a men's college basketball game in the first round of the NCAA tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 20, 2021. Kansas, Villanova, North Carolina and Duke will play in the first Final Four to take place under the new world of “name, image and likeness” endorsements in college sports. It allows college players to earn money through endorsements. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
March Madness paying off for players under mishmash of rules

By Eddie Pells Mar. 30, 2022 01:01 PM EDT

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohn holds up the trophy after Purdue beat Tennessee 48-45 in overtime to win the Music City Bowl NCAA college football game Thursday, Dec. 30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Purdue outlasts Tennessee 48-45 in OT in Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 30, 2021 08:00 PM EST

FILE - Actor Tom Cruise smiles during Game 2 of a baseball National League Division Series between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in San Francisco. The Ohio State University marching band paid a tribute to the movie “Top Gun" during the Nov. 13, 2021, NCAA college football game against Purdue. On Tuesday, Dec. 28, the marching band tweeted that Cruise, the movie’s star, saw the halftime performance and offered a personal message thanking them, saying the “tribute was fantastic.” (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
Dodgers at Giants 10/9/2021

Dec. 29, 2021 07:33 PM EST

FILE — Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel talks on his headset during an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Nov. 13, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee is scheduled to face Purdue in the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Vols look to make statement vs Purdue in Music City Bowl

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 29, 2021 02:23 PM EST

FILE — Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm watches from the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin in West Lafayette, Ind., Oct. 23, 2021. Purdue is scheduled to face Tennessee in the Music City Bowl in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, file)
Purdue, Tennessee meet for 2nd time in Music City Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2021 01:50 PM EST

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) looks for a receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Purdue to face surging Tennessee in Music City Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 05, 2021 05:57 PM EST

Michigan defensive end Aidan Hutchinson (97) rushes Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh said star defensive end Aidan Hutchinson should be strongly considered for the Heisman Trophy after he had three sacks, setting a single-season record for college football team, in a win over Ohio State that put the Wolverines in the Big Ten championship game and national title race. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Michigan's Hutchinson, Spartans' Tucker earn Big Ten honors

Nov. 30, 2021 01:44 PM EST

Purdue's Branson Deen (58), Jaylan Alexander and Mahamane Moussa (64) carry the Old Oaken Bucket after Purdue defeated Indiana 44-7 in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in West Lafayette, Ind.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings
Purdue takes back Old Oaken Bucket with 44-7 rout of Indiana

By Michael Marot Nov. 27, 2021 07:14 PM EST

Purdue quarterback Aidan O'Connell therows during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in West Lafayette, Ind.(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Indiana at Purdue 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 05:21 PM EST

Indiana quarterback Grant Gremel (16) throws against Minnesota in the second half during an NCAA college football game in Bloomington, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Indiana, Purdue eager to resume Old Oaken Bucket rivalry

By Michael Marot Nov. 26, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches from the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Ohio State defeated Nebraska 26-17. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Big Ten preview: No. 2 Ohio St at No. 6 Michigan tops slate

By Eric Olson Nov. 25, 2021 02:10 AM EST

Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright (0) catches a touchdown pass against Northwestern's AJ Hampton Jr. (11) during the first half of a NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Purdue rolls in second half to top Northwestern at Wrigley

By Scott Held Nov. 20, 2021 03:21 PM EST

Purdue wide receiver Milton Wright (0) celebrates with teammates Tyler Witt (78), David Bell (3) and Garrett Miller (88) after scoring on a touchdown pass during the first half of a NCAA football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)
Purdue at Northwestern 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 02:19 PM EST

Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson celebrates as he scores a touchdown against Purdue during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Plenty at stake when No. 4 Ohio St hosts No. 7 Michigan St

Nov. 18, 2021 07:24 PM EST

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm shouts to a player during the first half of their NCAA college football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Northwestern, Purdue collide with Wrigley adding intrigue

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 18, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Ohio State defensive back Denzel Burke, left, breaks up a pass intended for Purdue receiver David Bell during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Stroud throws 5 TD passes, No. 6 Ohio State routs Purdue

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 13, 2021 07:22 PM EST

Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson, right, celebrates his touchdown against Purdue with teammate Chris Olave during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Purdue at Ohio State 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 05:57 PM EST