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2012 record: 12-0 2012 conference record: 8-0 (first, Leaders Division) Returning starters: Offense: 9; defense: 4; kicker/punter: 1 Top returners: QB Braxton Miller, RB Carlos Hyde, WR Philly Brown, LT Jack Mewhort, C Corey Linsley, CB Brad...

Only 22 Big Ten players heard their names called during the 2013 NFL draft, the league's lowest total in nearly two decades (it had 21 draftees in 1994). But as soon as the draft ended Saturday, the free-agent signings began. And there were plenty...

The gap between the Big Ten and the SEC not only is widening on the field, but on the NFL draft boards. While the SEC produced a record 63 picks in the 2013 NFL draft -- eight more than any conference in any draft in the modern era and 32 more tha...

One month until these guys are back. I can't wait. Purdue president Mitch Daniels supports the Big Ten alignment plan and says he thinks all other Big Ten presidents will, too. Illinois' caravan will be invading Northwestern country. And Northw...

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Just in case there wasn't enough versatility for scouts to consider already, Zach Boren decided to add some. There is no shortage of film on what the former Ohio State captain can do at fullback after spending the majority of his...

A simple raising of a glass of water during a pregame speech at Michigan State turned out to be a turning point in Ohio State's undefeated season.

Curtis Grant arrived at Ohio State with a lot of hype but has very little to show for it through two seasons. With another chance at MLB, he knows that now is his time to shine.

If Urban Meyer had placed a banner with the words "The Chase" in Ohio State's indoor practice facility last spring, he might have been asked, "For what?" Sure, football players are always chasing something, as Meyer noted Tuesday when asked about ...

BuckeyeNation Austin Ward writes: Ohio State doesn't have a void of talent by any stretch. But even Urban Meyer is concerned about the leadership void on defense after the departures of John Simon and Zach Boren. Brad Bournival writes : The Buc...

The NFL scouting combine is in the books and pro days at all the Big Ten schools will take place in the coming weeks. There's still time for the Big Ten's NFL draft hopefuls to boost their stock before the selections are made April 25-27. But at t...

Spring practice is under way in the Big Ten, so let's take a look at what's on tap for the six teams in the Leaders Division. ILLINOIS Spring start: March 5 Spring game: April 12 What to watch: 1. Coaching staff makeover: Illinois play...

With national signing day in the books, the next big date on the Ohio State calendar as it continues working toward an encore for an undefeated season in 2013 is spring practice. Before those workouts begin, BuckeyeNation will take a look at each pos...

Michigan's Denard Robinson boasted last year that he could beat Usain Bolt in the 40-yard dash. If that's true, than the Olympic sprint champion wouldn't be one of the fastest 10 men in this year's NFL draft. While Robinson's claim might have been...

It's time for another installment of our postseason position rankings, and today we're looking at one of the strongest groups in the Big Ten in 2012: the linebackers. Just about every team boasted one standout linebacker last season, and many had ...

Wishing you a great weekend ... Hunter from East Lansing, Mich., writes: Enough about Michigan and Ohio State!! Lets hear more about the Spartans!! Although not as decorated as the Buckeyes and the Wolverines recruiting classes (obviously), I thin...

The official list of players invited to the NFL combine is out. These are the guys the pro scouts most want to see, and they'll be poked, prodded and interviewed in Indianapolis from Feb. 23-26. Here are the 32 players from the Big Ten who've been...