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Big Ten Game of the Week

Michigan @ Michigan State: Their is no question that these two teams are undervalued and right ought to be, given their respective bowl performances from a year ago. MSU strutted into the Capital One Bowl with an 11-1 record and … Continue reading

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Notre Dame @ Purdue

The Irish enter this contest 2-2. Losing their opener to South Florida 23-20 and then playing in front of 114,00 plus, the largest crowd in Michigan history, lost again, 35-31. They are now riding a 2 game win streak, having … Continue reading

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Nebraska @ Wisconsin

There is no question the best game in the Big Ten is in Madison, where a 4-0 Nebraska comes a calling on a 4-0 Wisconsin. This game has several great story lines: Nebraska first ever Big Ten throw down, BCS … Continue reading

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Michigan State @ Ohio State

If one knew little to nothing about these two teams and looked at this game on what the squads have done statistically this season, State is the clear winner- State as in Michigan State! The Spartans roll in offensively averaging … Continue reading

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Penn State @ Indiana

People say we need this or we need that to turn the economy around, I say what this country needs to get back on track is a winning Indiana Football Program. Ok…. that may be somewhat of a stretch, yet … Continue reading

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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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Big Ten Games for the Week 0f September 29 / October 1

For the first time in its long and storied history the Big Ten begins its conference season with two divisions: Leaders and Legends. To keep then straight, I suggest you use the following acronym, by saying the letters, “I M … Continue reading

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Big Ten Game of the Week

Undefeated Michigan takes on a 3-0 San Diego State. While Michigan has the 2nd leading rusher in the Big Ten, QB Denard Robinson, San Diego State will counter with RB Ronnie Hillman, the 2nd leading rusher in the country. Brady … Continue reading

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