Finebaum confused by timing of Big Ten's announcement (2:28)
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What are the options for Big Ten, Pac-12 players? (2:24)
McFarland: Big Ten avoiding liability by postponing fall football season (1:08)
Big Ten nixes fall football season, eyes spring
The Big Ten Conference has decided to postpone all fall sports, including football, and will look to play those sports in the spring.
The CFB Pod: The latest on UConn canceling its season, the new Big Ten schedule, players opting out and the Pac-12 player unity group
Kevin Negandhi spins the wheel of college football news, first with Heather Dinich as they discuss UConn canceling its season, the Big Ten revising its schedule to accommodate teams potentially quarantining, the role of the NCAA Board of Governors and if this is the the start of the Power Five schools breaking off from the NCAA (1:07). Then, Adam Rittenberg joins the podcast to talk about #BigTenUnited, how #BigTenUnited differs from the Pac-12’s player unity group, the potential for more NFL-caliber players to opt out of the season and the Pac-12 planning a loan program to rescue athletic departments if the season doesn’t happen (14:56). Later, Harry Lyles Jr. goes deep on the Pac-12 players’ demands for the conference and the “blueprint” they’ve created (28:00).
Big Ten players follow Pac-12, form unity group
Following the lead of their peers in the Pac-12, Big Ten players have formed a unity group to address athlete concerns.
Takeaways from Big Ten schedule release (2:08)
Big Ten to start Sept. 3; Michigan-OSU on Oct. 24
The Big Ten football schedule has two bye weeks built in for each team, with the regular season ending Nov. 21 and the conference title game on Dec. 5. There is ample flexibility to account for games that need to be rescheduled.
Northwestern stops workouts after positive test
Northwestern has paused workouts after an athlete tested positive for the coronavirus.
Are conference-only games the right call for the Big Ten? (2:31)
Big Ten going to conference-only slate this fall
Big Ten athletic directors and presidents have decided on moving to a conference-only model for all fall sports, including football.
Wrigley won't host Wisconsin-N'Western game
Northwestern's Nov. 7 game against Wisconsin will not take place at Wrigley Field, the Wildcats said on Wednesday, calling the decision disappointing but necessary.
Big Ten preview: Can anybody challenge Ohio State? (2:02)
College football coaching job tiers: Which Power 5 teams are the best?
Adam Rittenberg breaks down the most coveted top jobs in the sport.
Ranking the NFL ultimate all-conference teams: Did ACC, Big Ten or SEC win?
We sorted the NFL's best players by college conference and built the best lineups. Now we stack them 1-6 to see which group has ultimate bragging rights.
College football QB tiers: Justin Fields and Trevor Lawrence are stars, but who's next?
There's no denying the Ohio State and Clemson QBs are superstars, but who isn't getting enough attention? And who's being overhyped?
If Big Ten football did a Zoom call (1:23)
Meet the 2020 All-PFF college football team
A lot of talent is returning next college football season, but who stands out from the group? Here are the best returning players, according to PFF.
Flashback: Northwestern's miracle in Minnesota (1:29)
The 25 most important games in college football's spread revolution
Mayfield vs. Mahomes. Drew Brees' 83-pass game at Purdue. West Virginia hanging 70 on Clemson. From BYU-SMU in 1980 to LSU-Alabama in 2019, these are the games that changed college football.
ESPN 300 Jr. DE Story commits to Northwestern
Defensive end Najee Story, No. 250 in the ESPN's Junior 300 rankings, chose Northwestern over Ohio State, Penn State, Minnesota and Tennessee.
College football's top impact transfers for 2020
Adam Rittenberg ranks college football transfers who will have the biggest impact this season, plus the best players still available.
Evaluating Mac Jones, a loaded WR draft class and more idle college football thoughts
Bill Connelly weighs in on the Crimson Tide quarterback, the loaded wide receiver class for the NFL draft, what makes Northwestern intriguing and stats you need to know.
College football coaches pick their top 2020 recruits
We polled 66 college football coaches and asked who they thought were the best incoming freshmen.
Ranking college football's top 10 returning OL for 2020
Pro Football Focus rates the 10 best returning college football offensive linemen (plus one sleeper), and the list starts with Penei Sewell.
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2019 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 9-0 | 13-1 |
| Penn State | 7-2 | 11-2 |
| Michigan | 6-3 | 9-4 |
| Indiana | 5-4 | 8-5 |
| Michigan State | 4-5 | 7-6 |
| Maryland | 1-8 | 3-9 |
| Rutgers | 0-9 | 2-10 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Wisconsin | 7-2 | 10-4 |
| Minnesota | 7-2 | 11-2 |
| Iowa | 6-3 | 10-3 |
| Illinois | 4-5 | 6-7 |
| Purdue | 3-6 | 4-8 |
| Nebraska | 3-6 | 5-7 |
| Northwestern | 1-8 | 3-9 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards117.0126th
Rushing Yards180.144th
Points For17.3283rd
Points Against23.687th
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Najee Story | DE | Committed | 82 |
| Mac Uihlein | ILB | Committed | 80 |
| Brendan Sullivan | QB-PP | Committed | 79 |
| Caleb Tiernan | OT | Committed | 78 |
| Barryn Sorrell | DE | Committed | 76 |