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Indiana head coach Tom Allen, left, and Nebraska head coach Scott Frost chat before an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Purdue, Nebraska looking for turnaround week amid tailspins

By Michael Marot Nov. 01, 2019 02:00 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck celebrates a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue in West Lafayette, Ind. Fleck believes keeping an open line of communication is the key to allowing him to redshirt a player without resistance, and avoid having an athlete make the decision himself. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Illinois has shot to earn bowl bid for 1st time under Smith

By Larry Lage Oct. 31, 2019 04:54 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2019, file photo, Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey (22) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second quarter of an NFL football game at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Luke McCaffrey, the younger brother of the Panthers’ star running back and son of former NFL receiver Ed McCaffrey, made an unexpected entrance for Nebraska against Indiana last week and turned in a strong performance. (AP Photo/Tim Ireland, File)
Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers 10/13/2019

Oct. 31, 2019 02:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, Nebraska quarterback Luke McCaffrey (7) rolls out during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Lincoln, Neb. Luke, the younger brother of Carolina Panthers’ star running back Christian McCaffrey and son of former NFL receiver Ed McCaffrey, made an unexpected entrance against Indiana last week and turned in a strong performance. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Christian McCaffrey's baby brother toughened up in backyard

By Eric Olson Oct. 31, 2019 02:15 PM EDT

Michigan wide receiver Mike Sainristil (19) celebrates his 26-yard touchdown reception from Michigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey (10), alongside wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. Michigan won 45-14. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 14 Michigan on road to face struggling Terrapins

By Eric Olson Oct. 31, 2019 09:28 AM EDT

In this Sept. 28, 2019, photo, Nebraska head coach Scott Frost follows his players warming up before an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Lincoln, Neb. The Cornhuskers have underachieved in a season in which they were a popular pick to win the Big Ten West. They are 4-4 and well behind Minnesota in the West race. Tension is palpable inside and outside the program. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Frost's rebuilding project at Nebraska hits sticking point

By Eric Olson Oct. 30, 2019 01:46 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 26, 2014 file photo Nebraska interim head coach Barney Cotton answers questions during a news conference in San Diego. Cotton is progressing well after having a heart transplant in his hometown of Omaha, Nebraska. The transplant operation was Oct. 22 at Nebraska Medical Center. The 63-year-old Cotton stepped away from his position as UNLV’s offensive coordinator and tight ends coach in July. (AP Photo/Lenny Ignelzi, file)
UNLV aide Barney Cotton's heart transplant called successful

Oct. 28, 2019 04:20 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Purdue sticks with Plummer as starting QB vs Huskers

By Michael Marot Oct. 28, 2019 04:14 PM EDT

Indiana head coach Tom Allen, left, and Nebraska head coach Scott Frost chat before an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Indiana AD remark on Huskers' lack of respect baffles Frost

By Eric Olson Oct. 28, 2019 02:57 PM EDT

Ohio State defenders Chase Young (2) and Tyreke Smith (11) cause Wisconsin quarterback Jack Coan to fumble the ball on fourth down during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Wisconsin 38-7. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Heisman Chase, upset Saturday in Big 12

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 26, 2019 09:22 PM EDT

Nebraska wide receiver JD Spielman (10) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Ramsey's career day lifts Hoosiers over Cornhuskers 38-31

By Eric Olson Oct. 26, 2019 07:29 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Noah Vedral, center, is surrounded by teammates after scoring his second touchdown against Indiana during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Huskers turn to No. 3 QB Luke McCaffrey after Vedral injured

Oct. 26, 2019 05:10 PM EDT

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) looks to pass as he is pursued by Maryland linebacker Keandre Jones (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Indiana, Nebraska coaches mum on if injured QBs will return

By Eric Olson Oct. 25, 2019 02:00 AM EDT

FILE- In this Sept. 14, 2019, file image, Nebraska quarterback Noah Vedral (16) throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northern Illinois in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska began preparing for this week's game at unbeaten Minnesota as if sophomore Vedral would start at quarterback in place of Adrian Martinez, who limped to the sideline at the end of the third quarter of the Cornhuskers' win against Northwestern on Saturday and had ice on his left knee when he came out of the medical tent. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Hoosiers chasing elusive 6th win but not talking bowl bid

By Michael Marot Oct. 21, 2019 03:38 PM EDT

Nebraska running back Maurice Washington tries to break through the tackle of Minnesota linebacker Thomas Barber during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Frost says Huskers' Maurice Washington not with team for now

By Eric Olson Oct. 21, 2019 03:31 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Mohamed Ibrahim (24) celebrates with teammates Seth Green (17) and Tyler Johnson (6) after scoring a touchdown against Nebraska during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Unbeaten No. 20 Minnesota back in poll, faces woeful Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Oct. 18, 2019 02:49 PM EDT

Nebraska head coach Scott Frost, left, enjoys a moment with Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald prior to an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
No. 4 Ohio State looks to stay on roll at Northwestern

By Andrew Seligman Oct. 17, 2019 05:00 PM EDT

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck, left, talks with wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) after a defensive pass interference call on Illinois in the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Ohio State, Wisconsin take top midseason awards in Big Ten

By Eric Olson Oct. 17, 2019 03:42 PM EDT

Northwestern quarterback Aidan Smith (11) hands off the ball to running back Drake Anderson (6) during an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 in Lincoln, Neb. (Emily Haney/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
No. 4 Ohio State looks to stay unbeaten against Northwestern

By The Associated Press Oct. 17, 2019 02:38 PM EDT

Illinois' Dominic Stampley (6) runs the ball in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Nebraska, Illinois will open 2021 football season in Ireland

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2019 11:08 AM EDT