Ranking the Big Ten safeties

...The league's notable departures include Michigan's Jamar Adams, Illinois' Kevin Mitchell and Minnesota's Dominique Barber. But several teams, including Penn State and Ohio State, return formidable safety tandems. Here's a...

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.

Michigan receiver Greg Mathews (13) jumps over Minnesota safety Dominique Barber during the first quarter of a college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 27...

Rodgers-Cromartie quietly emerging as top prospect

Scouts Inc.'s Todd McShay has the buzz from Day 6 of the NFL combine, including Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie emerging as a top CB prospect.

Story | Conversation | February 26, 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

...Ann Arbor, MI Brandon Minor #4 runs for a big gain as Adrian Arrington #16 blocks Dominique Barber #23. NCAA/Big Ten football game between Michigan and Minnesota at Michigan Stadium before a sellout...

Illinois exceeding expectations, Penn State falling short

From overviews to midseason MVPs to what's next, the Big Ten team-by-team breakdowns have the first half of the season covered.

Story | Conversation | October 10, 2007

Class of 2008 Big Ten team recruiting needs

Tough weather and tougher players make recruiting for specific positions a must in the Big Ten, writes Scouts Inc.'s Steve Muench.

Story | Conversation | August 29, 2007

Team preview: Minnesota

Tim Brewster hopes to find consistency at quarterback and wide receiver in his first year at Minnesota.

Story | Conversation | June 28, 2007

Bail set at $100,000 for each of Minnesota's players

Minnesota fans got their first look at coach Tim Brewster's Gophers during the spring game on Saturday, one day after three players were jailed in connection with a sexual assault investigation.

Banner day for Cupito, Minnesota gives Gophers first conference win

Bryan Cupito passed for 378 yards and four scores as Minnesota defeated Indiana 63-26, scoring more points than it had in a Big Ten contest in 90 years.

Payne hauls in 4 TDs; Temple loses 62-0 for second straight week

Logan Payne caught six passes for 136 yards and four touchdowns on Saturday to help Minnesota give Temple its second 62-0 loss in a row.

Team preview: Minnesota

For Minnesota to succeed this season, the Golden Gophers need to answer some questions on the offensive line and at running back.

Story | Conversation | July 06, 2006

Maroney runs 26 times for 133 yards

Laurence Maroney ran 26 times for 133 yards and two touchdowns, leading Minnesota to a 56-24 victory over Colorado State.