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Nebraska red team quarterback Casey Thompson (11) signals the sideline between plays against the white team during the first half of Nebraska's NCAA college football annual red-white spring game at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, April 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Big Ten's best defenses come out of spring in rebuild mode

By Eric Olson Apr. 25, 2022 05:44 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla (8) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa.The battle this spring is between veteran starter Spencer Petras and Alex Padilla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Iowa QB Petras fighting for job after offense underperforms

By John Bohnenkamp Apr. 19, 2022 12:13 PM EDT

FILE - Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops waits for his senior players to come out during Kentucky's senior day celebration before an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Kentucky will be trying for a rare 10-win season when the Wildcats play Iowa in the Citrus Bowl. (AP Photo/Michael Clubb, File)
No. 17 Iowa waiting to reveal starting QB in Outback Bowl

By John Denton Dec. 31, 2021 02:51 PM EST

Michigan tight end Joel Honigford (84) celebrates at the end of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Indianapolis. Michigan won 42-3. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
No. 2 Michigan takes Big Ten in rout, makes playoff pitch

By Michael Marot Dec. 04, 2021 11:51 PM EST

Cincinnati running back Jerome Ford carries the ball during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against SMU, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Young leads Tide over Georgia

By The Associated Press Dec. 04, 2021 08:49 PM EST

Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh, left, is congratulated by basketball coach Juwan Howard, right, after an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. Michigan won 42-27. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
No. 2 Wolverines, No. 15 Hawkeyes play for Big Ten title

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2021 03:25 PM EST

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz speaks to reporters during a news conference ahead of the NCAA college football Big Ten Championship against Michigan, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, at the Hansen Football Performance Center in Iowa City, Iowa. (Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-Citizen via AP)
Big Ten tilt: Michigan chases playoff bid, title vs. Iowa

By Michael Marot Dec. 02, 2021 01:00 PM EST

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) passes the ball against Nebraska during the second half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. Iowa defeated Nebraska 28-21. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Petras back as starting QB for Iowa in Big Ten title game

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 30, 2021 04:56 PM EST

Iowa's Tyler Goodson (15) carries the ball as Nebraska's Marquel Dismuke (9) dives for the tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 17 Iowa's rally deals Huskers another heartbreaking loss

By Eric Olson Nov. 26, 2021 05:23 PM EST

Iowa fan Jausten Baumgarn, 12, of Lake Park, Iowa, sits atop the shoulders of Sterling Haack, 17, of Maurice, Iowa, while waiting to watch the Nebraska team arrive before an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 26, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Iowa at Nebraska 11/26/2021

Nov. 26, 2021 11:51 AM EST

Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington (14) catches a pass ahead of Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Jones' kick return lifts No. 18 Iowa past Illinois 33-23

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 20, 2021 05:58 PM EST

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla (8) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Illinois at Iowa 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 01:47 PM EST

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla (8) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 27-22. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Ferentz not shutting door on Petras' return for No. 18 Iowa

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 16, 2021 05:27 PM EST

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla (8) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Late stops let No. 19 Iowa beat Minnesota 27-22, keep Floyd

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 13, 2021 07:28 PM EST

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck stands on the field before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Minnesota at Iowa 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 02:39 PM EST

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla looks to pass against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 19 Iowa goes for 7 in row in 'Floyd of Rosedale' game

By The Associated Press Nov. 11, 2021 01:47 PM EST

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, right, congratulates running back Tyler Goodson (15) after Goodson scored a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
No. 19 Iowa, Minnesota face off as Big Ten division leaders

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 11, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara looks downfield during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Big Ten: No. 9 Michigan's visit to No. 23 Penn St tops slate

By Eric Olson Nov. 11, 2021 03:10 AM EST

Iowa quarterback Alex Padilla looks to pass against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Iowa QB Alex Padilla preparing for 1st start against Gophers

By John Bohnenkamp Nov. 09, 2021 04:56 PM EST

Oregon defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux celebrates after his team scored a safety during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: When does head-to-head matter?

By Ralph D Russo Nov. 08, 2021 03:11 AM EST