Six things you need to know about the BCS standings

On A Need To Know Basis What did we learn from the first Bowl Championship Series standings released on Sunday? AP Photo/Darron CummingsYou won't h...

Michigan State tops Illinois in Nichol's first start

Keith Nichol threw for 179 yards in his first start to lead Michigan State to a 24-14 win over Illinois on Saturday.

Kids go to Big Ten Fan Camp

Being a Big Ten football fan requires training and early indoctrination. Just check out the camaraderie and activities the kids go through at Big Ten summer camp.

...Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-US PRESSWIRE 2- CHAMPAIGN, IL - OCTOBER 06: Juice Williams #7 of the Illinois Fighting Illini celebrates scoring a touchdown with teammate Arrelious Benn #9 against the Wisconsin Badgers October 6, 2007...

FBO: Powering up in the Big Ten

Football Outsiders looks at 2009 in the Big Ten and finds a few surprising trends: sleeper pick Illinois only projects as a 4-8 team, but the Michigan Wolverines project as -- gasp! -- an 8-4 squad.

Story | Conversation | August 28, 2009

Numbers don't lie for Big Ten

Ohio State has held up as the Big Ten flagship, but the Buckeyes haven't received much help the past few seasons.

Big Ten villains, past and present

...villains, current and all-time, and I'll have a post Tuesday with the responses. ILLINOIS FIGHTING ILLINI Current villain: Iowa. Until last year, the Hawkeyes had won five straight against the Illini, and...

What to watch in the Big Ten this spring

...t-miss information about spring ball and a team-by-team look at what to watch: Illinois Fighting Illini Spring practice starts: March 31 Spring game: April 25 What to watch: The defense needs leaders...

ESPN The Magazine previews: Big Ten

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

The Big Ten needs a Valiant bowl season

As the Big Ten battles the perception of obsolescence, this bowl season will be a pivotal test.

A pig, tomahawk, bucket and wooden box at stake in Big Ten rivalry games

The stakes are high in the Big Ten on Saturday as a bronze pig, a tomahawk, a bucket and a giant wooden box are up for grabs, writes Adam Rittenberg.

Injuries dealing blows to senior class; QBs lead top 32

Todd McShay's latest Draft Buzz looks at seniors who are dealing with significant injuries, and he updates Scouts Inc.'s top 32 prospects.

Story | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Bradford, Stafford would be tough to pass up in top 10

Todd McShay's latest Draft Buzz looks at what the top 10 of the 2009 draft could look like.

Story | Conversation | October 23, 2008

Bradford, Davis lead top underclass prospects for 2009

Todd McShay's latest Draft Buzz examines the top underclass prospects for the 2009 draft and updates Scouts Inc.'s top 32 accordingly.

Story | Conversation | October 16, 2008

Big Ten and Notre Dame team recruiting needs for the Class of 2009

Steve Muench digs deep to find out what positions Big Ten teams and Notre Dame should target with the Class of 2009.