...Benn (9) jumps into the endzone to score a touchdown during the first quarter against the Michigan Wolverines at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE

...Joe Aillet Stadium. Boise State defeated Louisiana Tech 45-35. Oct 31, 2009; Champaign, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Tate Forcier (5) is helped off the field by Kevin Koger (86) and Mark Ortmann...

CAPTION: Oct 31, 2009; Champaign, IL, USA; Michigan Wolverines head coach Rich Rodriguez on the field during the first quarter against the Illinois Fighting Illini...

...2009; Champaign, IL, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini running back Jason Ford (21) looks to get around Michigan Wolverines linebacker Obi Ezeh (45) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-US...

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

...Bruins to a 45-28 victory and preventing Iowa from a No. 2 finish behind Oklahoma. MICHIGAN WOLVERINES Current villain: Jim Tressel. The Vest has dominated Michigan since his arrival as Ohio State coach...

Schlabach: Big Ten lags in nonleague scheduling

...comes in at No. 1 on his list of cupcake collectors.  1. The little five Indiana, Michigan, Northwestern, Penn State and Wisconsin hail from the Big Ten, but you wouldn't know it...

What to watch in the Big Ten this spring

...The seemingly interminable wait for college football gets a little easier about a month from now, when Michigan steps on the practice field for spring ball. The other 10 Big Ten squads will follow soon...

Big Ten Morning Briefing: Two Buckeyes suspended, Pryor speaks

...to roundup the linemen -- "If you're big and fat, let's go" -- a group that includes Michigan transfer Justin Boren.Wisconsin star tight end Travis Beckum sat out Thursday's practice with "tightness in...