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.
The 2021 Big Ten college football schedule is out. Here's a complete look at each team's slate.
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.
We will keep you updated with news, analysis, highlights, updated class rankings and more during national signing day.
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 and Nebraska will not accept invitations to a bowl game, the schools announced Saturday.
— 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.
Saturday's biggest throw came from a cornerback ... throwing a shoe. And that wasn't even the day's wildest ending (thanks, MACtion).
— 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 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.
The Northwestern-Minnesota game set for Saturday in Minneapolis has been canceled because of COVID-19 issues within the Minnesota program.
Of the preseason top-25 teams struggling this year, which ones deserve a break because of opt-outs and which ones have deeper issues?
Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman announced on Wednesday that he is ending his college career early to focus on preparation for the NFL draft.
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 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.
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.
One month away from the early signing period, we outlined some of the biggest topics for the ranked teams.
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."
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.
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 defensive coordinator Joe Rossi has tested positive for COVID-19 and won't coach in Saturday's game against Illinois, the team announced.
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 |
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 |
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 |