It's a no-brainer for No. 1

Ranking the best and worst bowl games, those decisions were no-brainers. The games in between were the fun part.

...Mike Hankwitz of the Wisconsin Badgers looks on during warmups prior to the game against the Michigan State Spartans at Camp Randall Stadium on September 29, 2007 in Madison, Wisconsin. The Badgers beat the Spartans...

...2009; Madison, WI, USA; Wisconsin Badgers running back John Clay (32) rushes with the football as Michigan State Spartans cornerback Ross Weaver (37) defends during the second quarter at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff...

Miami's offense turns it around

Todd McShay offers his Week 5 stock report, including a Miami running back on the rise and a pair of struggling offenses.

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

...USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Scott Tolzien (16) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-US PRESSWIRE

Don't get caught looking ahead

...result? Chaos. Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesIt's hard to fathom that Michigan could overlook Michigan State after losing to the Spartans last year. What feeds the chaos is not staying focused on the task at...

...USA; Wisconsin Badgers quarterback Scott Tolzien (16) throws a pass during the second quarter against the Michigan State Spartans at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-US PRESSWIRE

Sep 26, 2009; Madison, WI, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio walks onto the field during a time out during the game against...

Tolzien's career-best 4 TDs help Wisconsin fend off Michigan State

Scott Tolzien threw for 243 yards and a career-high four touchdowns, leading Wisconsin past Michigan State 38-30 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.

1- Aug. 30, 2008; Berkeley, CA, USA; Michigan State Spartans head coach Mark Dantonio watches the action from the sideline during the second quarter against the...

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.

EAST LANSING, MI - NOVEMBER 01: Brian Hoyer #7 of the Michigan State Spartans celebrates with Jerel Worthy #99 and Deon Curry #84 after beating the Wisconsin Badgers 25-24...

Big Ten villains, past and present

...quot; whenever he could and dominated the series with Michigan in the 1960s, going 7-3. MICHIGAN STATE SPARTANS Current villain: Mike Hart. Hart no longer plays for Michigan, but his "little brother"...