Morning Briefing: Ohio State practice exposed

...with different combinations, Kent Youngblood writes in The [Minneapolis] Star Tribune.Quarterback Ben Chappell is running with Indiana's first-team offense, but Kellen Lewis looks to be closing the gap quickly. The Detroit...

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.

Hill's three touchdowns carry Wisconsin by Indiana

Wisconsin's P.J. Hill ran for three touchdowns, David Gilreath added two more, John Clay scored once, and all three players topped 100 yards rushing in a 55-20 rout Saturday.

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.

CAPTION: October 27, 2007; Madison, WI, USA; Indiana Hoosiers place kicker Austin Starr (18) kicks a field goal during the second quarter against the Wisconsin...

27 October 2007: Indiana linebacker Matt Mayberry (43) as the Indiana Hoosiers played the Wisconsin Badgers in a college football game in Madison, Wisc

27 October 2007: Indiana wide receiver Andrew Means (13) as the Indiana Hoosiers played the Wisconsin Badgers in a college football game in Madison, Wisc. Wisconsin won 33-3...

Rodriguez's offense is innovative but not completely foreign to Big Ten

Rich Rodriguez is said to be bringing an innovative offense to the Big Ten. But it wasn't long ago that Joe Tiller shook up the conference with his unique offense, writes Adam Rittenberg.

USC jumps to No. 2; Rutgers, Vols enter top 10

USC jumps to No. 2 and Rutgers makes its first ever top-10 appearance, writes Tom Luginbill.

Texas boasts best early recruiting haul for 2009

With seven months until signing day, Texas' big, bountiful class has hit the mark so far as the nation's best, writes Tom Luginbill.

Big Ten has benefited most under BCS system in past decade

Despite boasting the fourth-best record in BCS bowl games in the past decade, the Big Ten has sent the most teams to bowl games. Adam Rittenberg looks at the conference's best teams, players, games and moments.

Can't wait to see these things this fall

Ivan Maisel and Mark Schlabach share the three things they can't wait to see this fall in the Big Ten.

Breaking down the Big Ten

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

QB battle continues in Madison while Illinois' backfield reloads

Ongoing Arms Race Wisconsin offensive coordinator Paul Chryst doesn't chain himself to a system, but he wouldn't mind chaining himself to a starting ...

After tumultuous offseason, Ferentz hopes history repeats itself

History Buff After watching the sick bay and the police blotter fill up with his players, Kirk Ferentz hopes history will soon be on Iowa's side agai...