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

ESPN The Magazine previews: Big Ten

ESPN The Magazine's August 24 issue contains previews of every conference in college football. This is the Big Ten preview.

Story | Conversation | August 11, 2009

Meet the BCS-era Top 25

We ran ESPN's Prestige Rankings for the BCS Era and came up with a Top 25.

Story | Conversation | January 22, 2009

Wells must show more authority; Adams and Williams effective in big games

In his weekly matchup report Scouts Inc.'s Steve Muench says Beanie Wells' numbers against Wisconsin are a bit deceiving, while Juice Williams was impressive in dismantling Michigan.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008

More impact rookie running backs are in the pipeline

Todd McShay's latest Draft Buzz looks at five draft-eligible running backs who could make an immediate impact in the NFL, and also updates Scouts Inc.'s top 32 senior prospects.

Story | Conversation | October 01, 2008

Scouts Inc.: Ohio State vs. Wisconsin

Story | October 01, 2008

BCS bowl games could produce some high scores

New Year's Day sees six bowl games on the slate. Bruce Feldman picks those games and the rest of the games through the BCS title game.

Story | Conversation | December 19, 2007

A look around the Big Ten

Will Ohio State put up a better showing in this year's national championship? Is Iowa's Kirk Ferentz jumping ship for Michigan? Will the Wolverines' seniors finally win a bowl game? Our Big Ten notebook addresses those questions and more.

Story | Conversation | December 10, 2007

Which team tops two-loss heap?

If a two-loss team sneaks into the BCS title game, there's going to be plenty of debate as to which team belongs at the top of the heap, writes Brad Edwards.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2007

LSU, Kansas only ones assured of anything if each wins out

Six teams still have BCS title-game aspirations, but LSU and Kansas will meet for the championship if each team wins out, writes Brad Edwards.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2007

Carr won't say if Hart, Henne will play versus Ohio State

What's the bowl status for each team? Will Chad Henne and Mike Hart play versus Ohio State? Is Minnesota going to go winless in the Big Ten? It's all covered in the Big Ten notebook.

Story | Conversation | November 14, 2007

BCS might not be decided until last day of regular season

It's down to five teams with a realistic chance at the BCS title game. That means the participants might not be decided until the last day of the regular season, writes Brad Edwards.

Story | Conversation | November 11, 2007

Hart's comments don't sit well with Dantonio, Michigan State

Why is Michigan State steamed at Mike Hart and Michigan? Will Illinois be able to run versus Ohio State? Is JoePa going to retire at the end of the year? These topics and more are covered in the Big Ten notebook.

Story | Conversation | November 07, 2007

Don't expect upsets at the top of the rankings this week

From Arizona State-Oregon to Ohio State-Wisconsin, Bruce Feldman makes his picks for Week 10.

Story | Conversation | November 01, 2007

Nittany Lions face secondary issues

From Mark Dantonio's countdown clock for Michigan to Penn State's struggling defense, the Big Ten is covered here.

Story | Conversation | October 31, 2007