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Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown (16) tackles Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
What to Watch: Big Ten East set to become 2-team race again

By Eric Olson Oct. 27, 2022 11:47 AM EDT

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema gestures on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 17 Illini out to avoid complacency in trip to Nebraska

By Eric Olson Oct. 27, 2022 06:10 AM EDT

Illinois running back Chase Brown carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Iowa Saturday, Oct. 8, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 10 Penn St visits No. 5 Michigan in key B10 East matchup

By Eric Olson Oct. 13, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

FILE - Kansas head coach Lance Leipold watches from the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Houston, Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Houston. Leipold was selected top coach in the Associated Press Big 12 Midseason Awards, Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith, File)
AP Big 12 midseason honoree Martinez enjoys winning feeling

By Eric Olson Oct. 11, 2022 05:43 PM EDT

University of Wisconsin football defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard addresses reporters during a news conference announcing the firing of head coach Paul Chryst in Madison, Wis. Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. Leonhard has been named the team's interim coach. (John Hart/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)
Big Ten: Illini go for 4 wins in row in showdown with Iowa

By Eric Olson Oct. 06, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman greets quarterback Adrian Martinez (9) after Martinez ran for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Texas Tech Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Manhattan, Kan. Kansas State won 37-28. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
No. 20 K-State, Iowa St see lot of each other in themselves

By Eric Olson Oct. 06, 2022 03:10 AM EDT

FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Fighting Irish open the season at No. 2 Ohio State, facing an offense that led the FBS in total yards and scoring last season and is only expected to improve in C.J. Stroud's second season as the starting quarterback. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)
No. 2 Buckeyes vs No. 5 Irish: Big Ten's featured matchup

By Eric Olson Sep. 01, 2022 08:24 AM EDT

FILE - Nebraska offensive coordinator Mark Whipple, right, chats with head coach Scott Frost during a timeout in the first half of Nebraska's NCAA college football annual red-white spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, April 9, 2022. Nebraska coach Scott Frost says there's no tension between him and new offensive coordinator Mark Whipple. Frost commented Monday, Aug. 29, after being asked to expand on his postgame remarks about the play-calling in the loss to Northwestern in Ireland.(AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Huskers' Frost says he and new OC Mark Whipple on same page

By Eric Olson Aug. 30, 2022 04:43 PM EDT

FILE - Maryland head coach Mike Locksley looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in College Park, Md. Nepotism is cited among the most significant factors that has led to Black coaches being under-represented in major college football, according to an organization working to address the problem. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Family matters: Nepotism a hurdle to diversity in coaching

By Ralph D. Russo And Eric Olson Aug. 23, 2022 03:17 PM EDT

FILE - Nebraska red team quarterback Casey Thompson (11) signals the crowd before leading both the red and white teams onto the field alongside head coach Scott Frost before Nebraska's NCAA college football annual red-white spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, April 9, 2022. Nebraska starts Aug. 27 against Northwestern in Dublin, Ireland. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Frost: Huskers to 'let it rip' against Wildcats in Ireland

By Eric Olson Aug. 22, 2022 02:11 AM EDT

FILE - With his right arm in a sling following shoulder surgery earlier in the week, Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez walks onto the field during the tunnel walk before an NCAA college football game against Iowa on Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. The success or failure of the Wildcats next season rests largely on whether Adrian Martinez, a four-year starter at Nebraska, is able to bounce back from offseason shoulder surgery and eliminate the interceptions and other mistakes that relegated him to mediocrity with the Cornhuskers. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz, File)
Big 12 players expected to have impact seasons in 2022

By Stephen Hawkins Apr. 26, 2022 04:29 PM EDT

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

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud throws a pass against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Big Ten preview: Spartans visit Ohio State for key East game

By Eric Olson Nov. 18, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) gets past Iowa State defensive back Anthony Johnson Jr. (26) for a first down during the first quarter of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley)
All-purpose running backs shine across Big 12, nationally

By Eric Olson Oct. 26, 2021 06:08 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud looks for an open receiver during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Maryland 66-17. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Big Ten Preview: No. 5 Buckeyes on roll heading to Indiana

By Eric Olson Oct. 21, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Boilermakers at No. 2 Iowa featured game on Big Ten schedule

By Eric Olson Oct. 14, 2021 02:03 AM EDT

Maryland wide receiver Dontay Demus Jr. is carted off the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Injuries highlight risk in having top players return kicks

By Noah Trister Oct. 12, 2021 06:23 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) runs in for a touchdown early in the first quarter against Northwestern in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Cornhuskers start fast in 56-7 rout against Northwestern

By Eric Olson Oct. 02, 2021 11:05 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) escapes from Michigan State's Jacub Panasiuk (96) and Jacob Slade, left, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Huskers back home to face Northwestern after 2 close losses

By Eric Olson Sep. 30, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa throws a pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Illinois on Friday, Sept. 17, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 5 Iowa defense, Terps QB featured in battle of unbeatens

By Eric Olson Sep. 30, 2021 03:10 AM EDT