Oct 31, 2009; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Arrelious Benn (9) jumps into the endzone to score a touchdown during the first...

...Kevin Koger (86) and Mark Ortmann (71) after a hit during the fourth quarter by the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium

...USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Rich Rodriguez on the field during the first quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE

Oct 31, 2009; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Jason Ford (21) looks to get around Michigan Wolverines linebacker Obi Ezeh (45) during...

Speed Games: Michigan vs. Illinois

Juice Williams broke loose against Michigan again and Illinois stopped the Wolverines on four plays from the 1 before running all over the Wolverines for a 38-13 win Saturday

Illinois breaks out with 500+ total yards against struggling Michigan

Juice Williams broke loose against Michigan again and Illinois stopped the Wolverines on four plays from the 1 before running all over the Wolverines for a 38-13 win Saturday.

Dishing out some October mea culpas

From the art of the apology to coaches on the hot seat to players trending up and down, The Dash runs through it all.

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.

Clausen sizzles while Taylor fizzles

Todd McShay offers his Week 1 stock report and says Notre Dame QB Jimmy Clausen's performance in a win over Nevada could be a tantalizing sign of things to come for the Irish.

Story | Conversation | September 07, 2009

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

Hokies, Dawgs take on all comers

Which teams are taking the nonconference hard road this season? Which ones have a soft landing? Mark Schlabach examines the schedules.