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.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
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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.
Are Lawrence and Fields destined to go 1, 2 in NFL draft? (4:12)
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.
Ferentz explains decision to use all three timeouts with Iowa up 35 points (0:17)
Up big, Iowa uses 3 timeouts late vs. Minnesota
Kirk Ferentz said of using three timeouts late with his Iowa team up big against Minnesota, "No sense in taking them on the bus with us."
The CFB Pod: The guys make their Week 11 picks, Pollack selects his Dude of The Week. Plus, Joey Galloway on Cincinnati and Justin Fields
Pollack and Negandhi kick off the podcast discussing the rash of cancelations across college football this weekend, if there should be a minimum number of games to make the playoff, David’s Dude of the Week and their Week 11 picks. Later, Joey Galloway joins the show after more than a year of ducking Negandhi’s invites to discuss the Pac-12, slotting Cincinnati just outside of the playoff picture and Justin Fields.
Notre Dame's epic win, the Big Ten's confounding season and the CFP's thrilling race for No. 4
The Irish showed they belong in college football's top tier, while Florida, Texas A&M and BYU made a push for the playoff.
Minnesota strikes first with Potts' rushing TD (0:30)
Bateman hauls in his first TD of the season (0:23)
Minnesota DC out vs. Illinois after positive test
Minnesota defensive coordinator Joe Rossi has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't coach in Saturday's game against Illinois, the team announced.
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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 Yards199.192nd
Rushing Yards191.942nd
Points For27.379th
Points Against30.158th
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athan Kaliakmanis | QB-PP | Signed | 81 |
| Steven Ortiz | CB | Signed | 80 |
| Deven Eastern | DE | Signed | 80 |
| Mar'Keise Irving | RB | Signed | 79 |
| Saia Mapakaitolo | OT | Signed | 79 |
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 |