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As talk of conference expansion heats up even further, Pac-10 commissioner Larry Scott is poised to make a splash, which may force Big Ten chief Jim Delany to make his move earlier than expected. Plus, why Tom Osborne has the Big 12's fate in his hands.

Blog | Conversation | June 07, 2010

ESPN The Magazine's August 24 issue contains previews of every conference in college football. This is the Big Ten preview.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009

Brian Fremeau runs his post-spring projections for the Big Ten, giving his projected order of finish as well as win range windows and conference title chances for every team.

Story | Conversation | April 30, 2013

As part of Insider's "20 teams that can win it all" series, KC Joyner evaluates the Wisconsin Bulldogs' chances of advancing to and winning the BCS title game this season.

Story | Conversation | May 30, 2012

The Russell Wilson transfer worked out tremendously for the Wisconsin Badgers, but KC Joyner writes that they shouldn't expect to have the same good fortune with Danny O'Brien.

Story | Conversation | April 23, 2012

Todd McShay updates his first-round projection for the 2012 NFL draft, which has some big-name defenders on the rise, a third quarterback now in the top 10, and wideouts and defensive tackles making noise.

Story | Conversation | March 07, 2012

If things come together the way they could, Purdue is a sleeper to win the Big Ten Legends division in 2012.

Story | Conversation | March 05, 2012

Steve Muench looks at the Big Ten prospects to watch during bowls season -- including Iowa OT Riley Reiff -- and offers up NFL fits for each.

Blog | Conversation | December 27, 2011

Mel Kiper releases his latest Big Board of 2012, and the class of defensive tackles is starting to get a little deeper.

Story | Conversation | November 09, 2011

Brian Fremeau of Football Outsiders looks at the primary conference and division races that remain unsettled and projects how each contender will do in its remaining games.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2011

KC Joyner breaks down the game of Northwestern quarterback Dan Persa. Although Persa isn't a legitimate Heisman contender, as the program has been billing him, he might be the Big Ten's best quarterback in 2011, beating out the likes of Denard Robinson and Taylor Martinez.

Story | Conversation | August 23, 2011

Bruce Feldman takes to his mailbag, answering questions on Penn State's chances of winning the Big Ten, Texas A&M's national title shot and the development of Tennessee quarterback Tyler Bray.

Blog | Conversation | April 22, 2011

With the Michigan Wolverines making the shift to a pro-style offense, KC Joyner examines quarterback Denard Robinson's abilities as a downfield passer. He determines that Robinson has the skills to give Michigan an elite passing game in 2011.

Story | Conversation | April 19, 2011

Bruce Feldman ranks the top 10 fastest players in all of college football, including some big-name quarterbacks and lesser-known speedsters. Also: news and notes from around the country.

Blog | Conversation | March 30, 2011

KC Joyner writes that, suspensions and lost starters aside, the 2011 Ohio State Buckeyes can still contend for and win the Big Ten championship. He cites four reasons they'll be able to do it, starting with the Bucks' talent in the backfield.

Story | Conversation | March 29, 2011

National signing day has come and gone, making it time to come out with my final 2011 Big Ten Recruiting rundown. Here is a look at what went right and wrong on the recruiting front for each Big Ten team. The number next to the school is the number o...

Blog | Conversation | February 04, 2011