Bill Connelly's mega offseason previews: Who reigns in Big Ten West?
The division has been consistently unpredictable in recent years, but Wisconsin's solid defense and offensive potential make the Badgers the team to beat in the West.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
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College football media days for each FBS conference
We provide you with the schedule for each college football team's media day ahead of the 2021 season.
Benjamin St-Juste's NFL draft profile (0:46)
Mel Kiper Jr. releases his mock draft 4.0 with more trade plot twists
The NFL Live crew is joined by Mel Kiper Jr. to break down his NFL Mock Draft 4.0. Some surprising moves are made in this edition of Mel's mock draft, will they come true? Will New England make another big move and move up for a QB?
Why NFL draft prospect Rashod Bateman is ready for the moment, on and off the field
After finding himself in Minnesota, Bateman wants to use his future NFL platform to "be involved and make this world a better place, to make it more fair and more equal."
Rashod Bateman's NFL draft profile (0:47)
2021 college football recruiting classes: How they started and how they finished
Tennessee started its 2021 recruiting cycle incredibly strong, while Alabama entered the first class rankings unranked. How did they finish?
What a 64-team college football tournament would look like in 2021
With the NCAA tournament finally here, we take our yearly look at how a 64-team college football tournament would play out.
Big Ten football schedule 2021: Dates and key matchups
The 2021 Big Ten college football schedule is out. Here's a complete look at each team's slate.
Big Ten rivalries return to traditional spot in '21
The Big Ten Conference released its revised football schedule for the 2021 season, and it will return its traditional rivalry games -- including Ohio State-Michigan -- to the final week of the regular season.
College football's February 2021 national signing day tracker
We will keep you updated with news, analysis, highlights, updated class rankings and more during national signing day.
Ohio State gets No. 1 prospect again and more 2022 college football recruiting storylines
Now that college football's early signing period for the class of 2021 has ended, what can we look forward to for next year's class?
Minnesota, Nebraska, Michigan St. to decline bids
Minnesota and Nebraska will not accept invitations to a bowl game, the schools announced Saturday.
Larsh's FG lifts Wisconsin past Minnesota 20-17 in OT
— Collin Larsh kicked a 30-yard field goal in overtime to give Wisconsin a 20-17 victory over Minnesota in the battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe in the most-played rivalry in the FBS.
The cleat, the kick and the game that just defined this college football season
Saturday's biggest throw came from a cornerback ... throwing a shoe. And that wasn't even the day's wildest ending (thanks, MACtion).
Ibrahim runs it in for 26-yard Minnesota TD (0:20)
Gophers, missing 33 players, stun Huskers 24-17 after layoff
— Mohamed Ibrahim ran for two touchdowns following Nebraska turnovers, and a Minnesota team missing nearly three dozen players to COVID-19 protocols or injuries left Memorial Stadium with a stunning 24-17 win on Saturday after being idle three weeks.
Minnesota resumes practice, set to face Nebraska
Minnesota returned to practice Monday and is on track to play Nebraska this week despite having more than 20 players out because of COVID-19 protocols.
Northwestern-Minnesota off due to virus issues
The Northwestern-Minnesota game set for Saturday in Minneapolis has been canceled because of COVID-19 issues within the Minnesota program.
Connelly's Mulligan Meter: Which disappointing teams deserve a pass for 2020?
Of the preseason top-25 teams struggling this year, which ones deserve a break because of opt-outs and which ones have deeper issues?
Minn. WR Bateman opts out of season, eyes draft
Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman announced on Wednesday that he is ending his college career early to focus on preparation for the NFL draft.
UW-Minnesota cancellation ends 113-year streak
With Minnesota having to cancel Saturday's football game against Wisconsin because of coronavirus-related problems, the longest uninterrupted series in FBS history will end at 113 consecutive years (1907 to 2019).
Purdue's Brohm faults late OPI call: 'Didn't like it'
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm said he did not get an explanation for a controversial offensive pass interference penalty against the Boilermakers in the final minute of Friday's 34-31 loss to Minnesota.
Minn. OL coach tests positive; WR Moore returns
Offensive line coach Brian Callahan and two other staff members for Minnesota have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Golden Gophers' game against Purdue on Friday night.
Biggest questions, needs and targets for each top-25 recruiting class
One month away from the early signing period, we outlined some of the biggest topics for the ranked teams.
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2020 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 5-0 | 7-1 |
| Indiana | 6-1 | 6-2 |
| Penn State | 4-5 | 4-5 |
| Maryland | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Rutgers | 3-6 | 3-6 |
| Michigan | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Michigan State | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Northwestern | 6-1 | 7-2 |
| Iowa | 6-2 | 6-2 |
| Wisconsin | 3-3 | 4-3 |
| Minnesota | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Nebraska | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Purdue | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Illinois | 2-6 | 2-6 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards199.1102nd
Rushing Yards191.947th
Points For27.375th
Points Against30.170th
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Bixby | DE | Committed | 80 |
| Ike White | WR | Committed | 80 |
| Aidan Gousby | WR | Committed | 79 |
| Zach Evans | RB | Committed | 78 |
| Jacob Knuth | QB-PP | Committed | 78 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | C. O'Brien | Disney Spirit Award |
| 2006 | M. Spaeth | John Mackey Award |
| 2005 | G. Eslinger | Outland Trophy |
| 2005 | G. Eslinger | Rimington Trophy |
| 1999 | T. Carter | Jim Thorpe Award |