Illinois Loses QB, Hangs On For 35-32 Win

Jacob Charest threw for 185 yards and TD in relief of injured QB Juice Williams as Illinois held on to top Minnesota

Illinois loses QB Williams, but beats Minnesota

Terry Hawthorne returned an interception for a touchdown and Clay Nurse had four of Illinois' eight sacks to lead the Illini to a 35-32 victory.

...26: Wide receiver Andrew Brewer #12 of the Northwestern Wildcats runs a pass pattern against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ryan Field on September 26, 2009 in Evanston, Illinois. Minnesota defeated Northwestern 35-24. (Photo...

...26: Wide receiver Andrew Brewer #12 of the Northwestern Wildcats runs a pass pattern against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ryan Field on September 26, 2009 in Evanston, Illinois. Minnesota defeated Northwestern 35-24. (Photo...

Hockey rivalries abound this weekend

New and old rivalries are taking the stage this weekend in men's hockey. From traditional Ivy League series to clashes of top-ranked teams, don't skate by these matchups.

...26: Wide receiver Andrew Brewer #12 of the Northwestern Wildcats runs a pass pattern against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ryan Field on September 26, 2009 in Evanston, Illinois. Minnesota defeated Northwestern 35-24

...State QB Daryll Clark (17) drops back to pass. The Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Minnesota Golden Gophers 20-0 at Beaver Stadium in State College, PA. 24 Oct 2009: Ohio State quarterback Terrelle...

...Head coach Pat Fitzgerald of the Northwestern Wildcats watches the action on the field against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ryan Field on September 26, 2009 in Evanston, Illinois. Minnesota defeated Northwestern 35-24. (R...

Oregon's James didn't take long to become special

...look when he announced he was going to play for the Ducks. James picked Oregon over TCU, Minnesota and Oklahoma State in large part for the pure adventure of going someplace exotic. "I just wanted...

Minnesota suspends White, Bostick

Minnesota star basketball recruit Royce White faces misdemeanor charges of theft and fifth-degree assault after being accused of shoplifting at the Mall of America.

Gophers to wait on Mbakwe clearance

Junior forward Trevor Mbakwe will not be allowed to play for Minnesota until his pending court case on a felony battery charge is cleared up.

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...

Weber's 5 TDs propel Minnesota despite penalties, Decker's absence

Adam Weber passed for 416 yards and five touchdowns, helping Minnesota hurdle a school-record 17 penalties and hang on to beat Michigan State 42-34 on Saturday night.

Decker to have season-ending surgery

Minnesota wide receiver Eric Decker will have surgery to fix torn ligaments in his left foot, ending his college career and complicating his status for the NFL draft.

Blogger debate: Penn State vs. Pitt

Posted by ESPN.com's Brian Bennett and Adam Rittenberg It has been nine years since rivals Penn State and Pitt last played, and the debate about th...