...NOVEMBER 14: Quarterback Terrelle Pryor #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes prepares to pass against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 14, 2009 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images...

Dash of bowl talk and '09 developments

From a return to reality to a BCS bowl manifesto to possible big-names bowling gutter balls, The Dash runs through it all.

It's all about the bottom line for top three

...t exactly played like juggernauts at various times this season, they're still in better position than Iowa, LSU and Oregon, which were knocked out of the national championship race by losses this weekend. "The...

Think things are figured out? Not so much

...Stanford. Stanford is a heck of a football team." Iowa's 17-10 loss to Northwestern on Saturday was even more costly. The No. 4 Hawkeyes lost quarterback Ricky Stanzi to an ankle injury in...

The BCS race hasn't changed much at the top

What Are The Odds? The calendar turned to November, but college football's race for the BCS National Championship looks just like it did when the seas...

Once filled with promise, season has failed to sizzle

...as much trouble scoring in the red zone as Florida does. No. 4 Iowa has hardly been dominant, either. The Hawkeyes had to block field goals on consecutive plays to beat FCS foe Northern...

Clutch Hawkeyes 8-0 for first time

Iowa isn't pretty, but it knows how to win. The clutch Hawkeyes came up with a last-second touchdown to beat Michigan State and improve to 8-0 for the first time in school history.

Stanzi, No. 12 Iowa dump Michigan for best start since 1985

Ricky Stanzi threw for 284 yards and two touchdowns and No. 12 Iowa survived yet another close call, beating Michigan 30-28 Saturday night for its best start since 1985.

Saturday full of heavyweight matchups and contenders on the rise

...and physical freak versus an unheralded signal-caller named the starter just days before the season opener. Iowa (Ricky Stanzi) over Michigan (True Freshman of Choice). Tough-minded incumbent starter versus a kid accustomed to...

Scouts Inc.: Michigan versus No. 12 Iowa

Dash of lessons, forecasts and fibs

From September's lessons to October's forecasts to the coaches' corner, The Dash runs through it all.

The Herd with Colin Cowherd

Todd Blackledge thinks Iowa's win over Penn State was no fluke, credits Tate Forcier and Rich Rodriguez for Michigan's...

Winless teams come back strong

Ball State's Stan Parrish has coached his teams to a 0-30-1 record in the last 31 games, and his first win likely isn't coming this week against Auburn.

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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.

Dashing through the Week 1 roundup

From the commissioner's desk to conference calls to grading the debuts, The Dash runs through it all.