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FILE - Illinois quarterback Artur Sitkowski looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against UTSA Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Sitkowski will miss the rest of the season after breaking his left arm against Penn State, and Brandon Peters will start the Illini's home game against Rutgers on Saturday. Coach Bret Bielema announced Monday, Oct. 25, that Sitkowski would have surgery on his arm Wednesday and have another operation in two to four weeks to correct a chronic problem in his right shoulder. Bielema said Sitkowski would miss spring practice and should be full strength next fall.(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Illini QB Artur Sitkowski out for season with broken arm

Oct. 26, 2021 10:57 AM EDT

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman passes against Army during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in West Point, N.Y. Wake Forest won 70-56. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: Oregon's Dye scores four straight

By The Associated Press Oct. 23, 2021 10:04 PM EDT

Oklahoma quarterback Caleb Williams (13) holds the ball in the air while scoring a touchdown against Kansas during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Lawrence, Kan. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: CFP race of Big 12 incoming, outgoing

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 23, 2021 09:18 PM EDT

Illinois wide receiver Casey Washington (14) celebrates after catching a pass for a 2-point conversion in the ninth overtime to defeat Penn State 20-18 in an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Illinois stuns No. 7 Penn State 20-18 in NCAA's 1st 9OT game

By Travis Johnson Oct. 23, 2021 04:58 PM EDT

Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) celebrates with Jahan Dotson (5) after catching a first quarter touchdown pass against Illinois during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Illinois at Penn State 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 02:01 PM EDT

FILE - Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) passes against Indiana in the first half of their NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., in this Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, file photo. The key matchup in fourth-ranked Penn State's showdown with No. 3 Iowa pits the Nittany Lions' passing combo of Sean Clifford and Jahan Dotson against a defense that leads the nation with 12 interceptions.(AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
No. 7 Penn State, Illinois deal with QB injuries

By The Associated Press Oct. 21, 2021 02:41 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 23-20. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 7 Penn State, Illinois unsure of QBs ahead of matchup

By Travis Johnson Oct. 21, 2021 10:03 AM 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

Clemson quarterback D.J. Uiagalelei (5) looks for a receiver during the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA football game against Syracuse in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
AP College Picks: Clemson, Iowa St look to redirect seasons

By Ralph D, Russo Oct. 20, 2021 01:31 PM EDT

Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs on his way to scoring a 94-yard touchdown against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 31-13. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Tucker, Michigan State among biggest surprises in Big Ten

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 19, 2021 03:56 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa offensive lineman Tyler Linderbaum (65) looks to make a block during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana in Iowa City, Iowa, in this Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, file photo. Lindenbaum was selected to The Associated Press Midseason All-America team, announced Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2021. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
Young, Davis headline AP Midseason All-America Team

By The Associated Press Oct. 19, 2021 01:15 PM EDT

Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr. (4) is tackled short of the goal line by Texas A&M linebacker Aaron Hansford (1) and defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
NFL Prospect Watch: Texas A&M's Hansford becomes standout

By The Associated Press Oct. 15, 2021 09:10 AM EDT

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, right, shakes hands with Penn State head coach James Franklin before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Franklin responds to Iowa's Ferentz, denied faking injuries

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 11:19 AM EDT

Penn State quarterback Ta'Quan Roberson (2) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. Iowa won 23-20. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 7 Penn State hoping to get backup QB Roberson going

By Travis Johnson Oct. 13, 2021 12:39 PM EDT

FILE - Iowa punter Tory Taylor (9) stands on the sideline before an NCAA college football game against Kent State in Iowa City, Iowa, in this Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, file photo. Tory Taylor sells T-shirts that say "Punting Is Winning." Those words describe what's going on at No. 2 Iowa, where Taylor's punting has played a huge factor in the Hawkeyes' 6-0 start. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
'Punting Is Winning' shirts symbolize No. 2 Hawkeyes' season

By John Bohnenkamp Oct. 12, 2021 05:33 PM EDT

Texas A&M wide receiver Demond Demas (1) gets away from Alabama linebacker Christian Harris (8) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: UGA joins No. 1 club; Tide slips

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 11, 2021 02:21 AM EDT

Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) is forced out of bounds by Rutgers defensive back Tre Avery during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: MSU's Nailor has 221 yards receiving

By The Associated Press Oct. 09, 2021 10:09 PM EDT

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) trips up Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) on a run in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: A&M's upset sends season into full tilt

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 09, 2021 09:27 PM EDT

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) trips up Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) on a run in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
No. 3 Iowa beats No. 4 Penn State 23-20, fans storm field

By Eric Olson Oct. 09, 2021 08:04 PM EDT

Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford stands next to offensive coordinator Mike Yurcich during NCAA college football practice Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021, in State College, Pa. (Joe Hermitt/The Patriot-News via AP)
Penn State's Sean Clifford knocked out of game vs No. 3 Iowa

By Eric Olson Oct. 09, 2021 06:20 PM EDT