Bennett aims for pronounced improvement this fall

...Weber led the squad in rush yards and a group of running backs beset by injuries (Amir Pinnix, Jay Thomas) and inexperience (Bennett) struggled to get on track. After coach Tim Brewster benched Pinnix...

Morning Briefing: JoePa heading to Hall, more on Barwis

...s choice as a successor, Mike Mastovich writes in The Tribune-Democrat. Former Minnesota running back Amir Pinnix sees brighter days ahead for the program, Sid Hartman writes in The (Minneapolis) Star Tribune. "You...

Oct 13, 2007; Evanston, IL, USA; Minnesota Gophers running back Amir Pinnix (29) is hit and flips over Northwestern Wildcats safety Brad Phillips (17) in the 2nd quarter...

Team preview: Minnesota

Nowhere to go but up for Minnesota afterwinless 2007 Big Ten campaign.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2008

Breaking down the Big Ten

Take a look at what questions were answered this spring and what problems linger heading into the fall.

Big Ten looking to fill holes on defense, add depth on signing day

From Michigan's signing day hopes of landing a spread-offense compatible QB to Minnesota's needs on both sides of the ball, the Big Ten is covered here.

Aina beats Kai 38-7 at the Hula Bowl

With only a few days of preparation for the Hula Bowl, the Aina team had a simple game plan.

San Diego State's O'Connell shines in first practice

As players try to impress the NFL scouts at the Hula Bowl, Scouts Inc. offers the latest buzz from all the practices.

Story | Conversation | January 09, 2008

A look around the Big Ten

Will Ohio State put up a better showing in this year's national championship? Is Iowa's Kirk Ferentz jumping ship for Michigan? Will the Wolverines' seniors finally win a bowl game? Our Big Ten notebook addresses those questions and more.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2007

Michigan looking to heal; Northwestern, Illinois looking for bowl eligibility

The showcase game in the Big Ten is Ohio State-Penn State, but the weekend slate is full of meaningful games for other conference teams, writes Bruce Hooley.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2007

Wisconsin gets break from conference competition after consecutive losses

From Wisconsin's attempts to get its season back on track to Illinois' matchup with Michigan to Penn State's Jekyll and Hyde conundrum, the Big Ten is covered here.

Story | Conversation | October 17, 2007

Northwestern 49, Minnesota 48, OT

Northwestern 49, Minnesota 48, OT

College Challenge: Irish won't slow Eagles

Will Harris provides his best plays in each conference this weekend for the College Football Challenge game.

Wells, No. 8 Buckeyes breeze past Gophers

Chris Wells rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns, and the Ohio State defense didn't budge in a 30-7 win at Minnesota on Saturday night.

Nittany Lions hope to find MIA offense at Illinois

Can Michigan State finish what it started? Could Penn State start conference play 0-2? The Big Ten notebook has the answers.

Story | Conversation | September 26, 2007