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USC: Oops & Oh oh… What we knew would be tough for SC to overcome has begun…. early and already! Devon Kennard (19 starts), who is, at least, arguably, SC’s best D-lineman, injured his pectoral muscle while weight lifting and could … Continue reading

Posted in Northwestern, Penn State, Texas, USC, Wisconsin |

Big Ten: Leaders & Legends

When the Big Ten first came out with the names, Leaders & Legends, I thought what are they drinking…. and man… I could really use that on Saint Paddy’s Day. I am always up for a short escape from reality … Continue reading

Posted in Big Ten, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Wisconsin |

Big Ten Schedule for 2012

As the Big Ten enters its second year of divisional play here is a breakdown of the schedule. We will evaluate the relative strength of the schedules by placing opponents into three constructed levels; 1) Bowl Championship Series (BCS) teams … Continue reading

Posted in Air Force, Alabama, Arizona State, Big Ten, Boise State, C-USA, California, Colonial Athletic Association, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana Tech, MAC, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Missouri Valley, Mountain West, Navy, Nebraska, Northern Illinois, Northern Iowa, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Ohio, Ohio State, Ohio Valley, PAC 12, Penn State, Purdue, SEC, Sun Belt, SWAC, UCLA, Western Michigan |

AQ Conference Bowl Results

As the college bowl season nears its end, let’s see which of the AQ leagues is winning and which is not… ACC:  Boston College, not bowl eligible; Clemson, pounded by West Virginia, 70-33; Duke, not bowl eligible; Florida State, beat Notre Dame, … Continue reading

Posted in AAC, ACC, Alabama, Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn, Big 12, Big Ten, Boise State, Boston College, California, Cincinnati, Clemson, Connecticut, Duke, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Houston, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, LSU, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Mississippi State, Navy, NC State, Nebraska, North Carolina, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Ole Miss, Oregon, PAC 12, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Purdue, SEC, South Carolina, South Florida, Syracuse, Texas, UCLA, Utah, Virginia, Western Michigan, Wisconsin |

Little Caesars Pizza Bowl Western Michigan Broncos (7-5) vs Purdue Boilermakers (6-6)

This Bowl began in 1997 and is the only FBS (Division 1) Bowl played in the Midwestern United States. The game’s intent is to pit the MAC against the Big Ten (although the Big Ten has played in the game … Continue reading

Posted in Arizona State, Big Ten, Illinois, Indiana, MAC, Michigan, Minnesota, Northwestern, Ole Miss, Penn State, Western Michigan |

Bowl Schedule Announced

Here is a the 2011-12 Bowl Schedule and conference breakdown. Please note all times are Central Standard. 12/17/11 Gildan New Mexico Bowl: Temple (MAC) vs Wyoming (MWC) 1:00 p.m. kick off Famous Idaho Potato Bowl: Ohio (MAC) vs Utah State … Continue reading

Posted in AAC, ACC, Alabama, Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn, Big 12, Big Ten, Boise State, C-USA, California, Cincinnati, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Illinois, Iowa, LSU, MAC, Michigan, Michigan State, Mississippi State, Mountain West, NC State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Oregon, PAC 12, Penn State, Pittsburgh, Purdue, San Diego State, SEC, South Carolina, SWAC, Texas, UCLA, Utah, Virginia, Wake Forest, Wisconsin |

Big Ten Legends…. What’s on Second

Anyone who has ever coached will tell you a conference game has a different feel to it than other regular season games. That perception has created some surprising outcomes over the years. Just ask Nebraska, the last time they played … Continue reading

Posted in Big Ten, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State |

Northwestern @ Illinois

The Illini enter this contest unbeaten, their first 4-0 start since 1951, and an impressive 17-14 win over Arizona State, who took it to USC this past weekend 43-22. Meanwhile, Northwestern is 2-1, coming off a disappointing 21-14 loss to … Continue reading

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