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FILE - In this Dec. 4, 2019, file photo, Rutgers NCAA college football head coach Greg Schiano speaks at an introductory news conference in Piscataway, N.J. Big Ten is going to give fall football a shot after all. Less than five weeks after pushing football and other fall sports to spring in the name of player safety during the pandemic, the conference changed course Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, and said it plans to begin its season the weekend of Oct. 23-24. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Reverse: Big Ten will try to play fall football after all

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 16, 2020 09:28 AM EDT

Alabama Head Coach Nick Saban walks off the field after losing to Auburn in an NCAA college football game in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. (Chris Shimek/The Decatur Daily via AP)
STAT WATCH: Kentucky is closing in on 1st SEC rushing title

By Eric Olson Dec. 02, 2019 02:14 AM EST

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins, left, breaks through the line of scrimmage to score a touchdown against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
No. 2 Ohio State dominating in way not seen since 1940s

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 14, 2019 02:32 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 26, 2019, file photo, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles in the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Auburn, in Baton Rouge, La. For the first time in college football history, there will be two games matching teams of at least 8-0 on the same day, according to ESPN Facts and Info. In Tuscaloosa, Alabama, LSU and the Crimson Tide will play the first regular-season game matching AP Nos. 1 and 2 since 2011 _ when No. 1 LSU beat No. 2 Alabama 9-6 in overtime. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, File)
1 vs 2: LSU-Alabama is big, but loser still could make CFP

By Eric Olson Nov. 08, 2019 01:59 AM EST

Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson (20) runs back an interception in the first half of an NCAA college football game against UAB, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
STAT WATCH: Hubbard on pace for top rushing total since 2014

By Eric Olson Nov. 04, 2019 02:53 AM EST

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

Rutgers head coach Nunzio Campanile looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Sarah Stier)
STAT WATCH: Kick to Utah State's Scarver at your own risk

By Eric Olson Oct. 21, 2019 02:23 AM 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

Nebraska wide receiver Wan'Dale Robinson (1) pulls in a pass from Nebraska quarterback Noah Vedral in front of Northwestern Roderick Campbell (9) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019 in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
McCallum's FG at end gives Huskers 13-10 win over Wildcats

By Eric Olson Oct. 05, 2019 07:47 PM EDT

Wisconsin defensive end Michael Balistreri (57) takes down Northwestern running back Drake Anderson (6) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 24-15. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Huskers in bounce-back mode against struggling Northwestern

By Eric Olson Oct. 04, 2019 11:40 AM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws an interception while being pursued by Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, right, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb., Saturday, Sept. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
No. 14 Iowa’s visit to No. 19 Michigan tops Big Ten schedule

By Eric Olson Oct. 03, 2019 01:53 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2013, file photo, Nebraska wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp (1) catches the game-winning touchdown over Northwestern center back Dwight White (2) , safety Jimmy Hall (9) and linebacker Chi Chi Ariguzo (44) with seconds to go in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern in Lincoln, Neb. Nebraska won 27-24. Nebraska and Northwestern have split eight games since the Cornhuskers joined the Big Ten in 2011. A combined 21 points separate the teams in those eight games. Northwestern has won the last two meetings in overtime. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Fantastic finishes make Wildcats, Huskers improbable rivals

By Eric Olson Sep. 30, 2019 05:19 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) looks for an open receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
No. 5 Ohio State will be facing inspired underdog in Huskers

By Eric Olson Sep. 26, 2019 02:38 AM EDT

Illinois' Reggie Corbin (2) runs the ball in the second half of a NCAA college football game against Eastern Michigan, Saturday, Sept.14, 2019, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
No. 11 Michigan's offense faces tough task vs No. 13 Badgers

By Eric Olson Sep. 19, 2019 03:09 AM EDT

Oklahoma State running back Chuba Hubbard (30) jumps over Tulsa cornerback Reggie Robinson II (9) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019, in Tulsa, Okla. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP)
STAT WATCH: Another 200-yard game gives Hubbard rushing lead

By Eric Olson Sep. 16, 2019 03:08 AM EDT

Maryland head coach Michael Locksley, left, shakes hands with Howard head coach Ron Prince after an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 79-0. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
STAT WATCH: Terps, Nittany Lions post impressive numbers

By Eric Olson Sep. 02, 2019 02:59 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald directs his team from the sidelines during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Indianapolis. It seems no one is talking about Northwestern even though it won the Big Ten West last year. The chatter surely will start if the Wildcats beat the Cardinal on the road Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Northwestern's visit to No. 25 Stanford tops Big Ten openers

By Eric Olson Aug. 29, 2019 02:22 AM EDT

In this photo taken Aug. 7, 2019, Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) leaps over a player during NCAA college football preseason practice in Lincoln, Neb. Martinez, the most productive freshman quarterback in the nation last season, averaged 371 yards of total offense against West Division opponents and 295 overall. He led an offense that ranked second in the Big Ten and scored 30 points per game. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik)
Michigan, Nebraska look set to make breakthroughs in Big Ten

By Eric Olson Aug. 13, 2019 01:28 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh adjusts his cap on the field during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan finished the football recruiting cycle with the top-ranked class in the Big Ten for the first time since 2007, and four other conference programs were ranked in the top 25. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Michigan lands Big Ten's top class for first time since 2007

By Eric Olson Feb. 06, 2019 04:44 PM EST

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2018, file photo, Ohio State quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) looks to throw during the first half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game against Northwestern, in Indianapolis. Haskins was named offensive player of the year when The Associated Press All-Big Ten Conference team was released Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Haskins, Bush receive top honors on AP All-Big Ten team

By Eric Olson Dec. 05, 2018 12:18 PM EST