The Big Ten’s lackluster schedule this week exemplifies a problem facing the conference.

In college basketball, the scene of an African-American coach cutting down nets to celebrate a national title is nothing new.

Atticus Sappington broke a tie with a 24-yard field goal with 2:36 remaining and No. 1 Oregon rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Wisconsin 16-13 on Saturday night.

Former NFL head coach Jack Del Rio has stepped down from his role on Wisconsin’s coaching staff after he was arrested near campus for operating a vehicle while intoxicated last week.

The Big Ten has become a landing zone for quarterbacks on the move.

Jalen Milroe threw three touchdowns and ran for two more as No. 4 Alabama made a rare trip north and posted a 42-10 win over Wisconsin Saturday.

Wisconsin's Luke Fickell says he doesn't believe targeting penalties should result in automatic ejections.

The Big Ten’s westward expansion could challenge the league’s reputation for smashmouth football.

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh says he came out of spring practice with the best team he's had since taking over in 2015.

Braelon Allen ran for 116 yards and a touchdown and Wisconsin withstood Oklahoma State’s second-half push in the Guaranteed Rate Bowl for a 24-17 victory Tuesday night.

Cincinnati has tweeted that it has hired Louisville’s Scott Satterfield to be its next football coach.

Wisconsin is bringing Cincinnati’s Luke Fickell back to the Big Ten.

Ryan Coe kicked a school-record five field goals, including a season-long 52-yarder, and No. 21 Cincinnati held on for a 29-27 win over SMU.

Top-ranked Alabama is headed to another national championship game.

The biggest game week in Cincinnati history has arrived.

Cincinnati is the first outsider to make the College Football Playoff and Alabama is the standard bearer.

Jerome Ford rushed for 187 yards and two touchdowns and Desmond Ridder threw three touchdown passes as No. 3 Cincinnati broke open a close game in the third quarter and rolled past No. 16 Houston 35-20 in the American Athletic Conference championship game.

Notre Dame athletic director Jack Swarbrick says he won’t be rushed into finding a replacement for football coach Brian Kelly no matter where the team is going in the postseason.

Desmond Ridder threw two touchdown passes and No. 4 Cincinnati completed a perfect regular season by beating East Carolina 35-13.

Tulsa’s Steven Anderson fumbled as he was reaching for the goal line on fourth-and-goal from the 1, Jabari Taylor recovered for a touchback and No. 2 Cincinnati held off Tulsa 28-20.

Desmond Ridder twice connected with tight end Josh Whyle for touchdowns and No. 2 Cincinnati remained unbeaten with a 31-12 victory over struggling Tulane.

Jerome Ford rushed for a career-high 189 yards and four touchdowns to help No. 3 Cincinnati roll past UCF 56-21.

Desmond Ridder threw for 259 yards and three touchdowns and No. 5 Cincinnati routed Temple 52-3 on Friday night for its 23rd straight home victory.

No. 8 Cincinnati took one small step toward playoff contention by rallying to beat Indiana.

Alabama looked beatable.

Jerome Ford rushed for 113 yards and three touchdowns and Desmond Ridder passed for 243 yards and two TDs to lead No. 7 Cincinnati past Murray State 42-7.

Tennessee State has hired former NFL running back Eddie George as football coach.

Georgia place kicker Jack Podlesny, offensive player of the game, stands with Georgia head coach Kirby Smart after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Friday, Jan. 1, 2021, in Atlanta. 6 Cincinnati its only loss of the season with a dramatic 24-21 victory in the Peach Bowl. Daniels, a Southern California transfer, passed for 392 yards while improving to a perfect 4-0 in four starts for Georgia. Podlesny’s winning kick tied a Peach Bowl record for longest field goal and gave Georgia a 22-21 lead. “I would feel much better if we just played our best game,” Georgia coach Kirby Smart said.

8 Cincinnati's game at Tulsa on Saturday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests among Bearcats players. The American Athletic Conference announced Thursday, Oct. 15, the game is being rescheduled for Dec. 5. 8 Cincinnati’s game at Tulsa on Saturday has been postponed because of positive COVID-19 tests among Bearcats players. Tulsa has had three games postponed, including its opener against Oklahoma State, which it was able to make up. “I’m disappointed, first, for our football student-athletes and coaches, and obviously for our staff who has prepared so diligently, our campus and the city of Tulsa," Tulsa athletic director Rick Dickson said.

The Bearcats can clinch at least a share of the AAC East title with a win at South Florida on Saturday. After barely squeaking out a win against East Carolina, Cincinnati pummeled Connecticut 48-3 last weekend behind stellar defensive play. ABOUT SOUTH FLORIDA (4-5, 2-3)The story of the season for the Bulls has been trouble on offense, exacerbated in their 17-7 loss to Temple. South Florida has a takeaway in every game this season. PREDICTION: Cincinnati 35, South Florida 14

The 17th-ranked Bearcats aim to remain perfect in American Athletic Conference play when they host lowly Connecticut on Saturday afternoon in their homecoming game. 1 rushing team in the nation, and will be further tested after Cincinnati ran for 326 yards last week. Cincinnati has won 11 straight overall at home and seven of the past eight versus UConn, but squeaked past the Huskies 22-21 at home two years ago. Mensah was limited to 25 yards rushing on 15 carries by Cincinnati last year. PREDICTION: Cincinnati 48, Connecticut 14

Head Coach Luke Fickell of the Cincinnati Bearcats watches his team warm up before a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)CINCINNATI, Ohio - Cincinnati is in the midst of a seemingly easy stretch as it navigates American Athletic Conference play. "Nobody thought this was a trap game," Cincinnati coach Luke Fickell said after last week's 38-23 triumph over Houston. The Bearcats must maintain their focus against a Tulsa team that has allowed 88 points in losing the last two games. PREDICTION: Cincinnati 37, Tulsa 30More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Head Coach Luke Fickell of the Cincinnati Bearcats watches his team warm up before a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)HOUSTON - Cincinnati got off to a strong start in American Athletic Conference play when it snapped perennial favorite Central Florida's 19-game conference winning-streak. The Bearcats have ripped off three straight victories and will now head to Houston, a team still looking for its first win in AAC play. Sophomore signal-caller Clayton Tune will start his second game of the season and fourth of his career. PREDICTION: Cincinnati 35, Houston 24More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Head Coach Luke Fickell of the Cincinnati Bearcats watches his team warm up before a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Columbus, Ohio. - Cincinnati returns to action after having a week off when it visits Marshall for a non-conference contest on Saturday. Marshall has had no such trouble offensively, putting up 32 points per game behind an offense that relies on the ground attack. ABOUT MARSHALL (2-1)With the dismissal of Tyler King after two games this season, Knox was thrust into the No. PREDICTION: Marshall 28, Cincinnati 20More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

The third-year Bearcats coach faces a formidable challenge against a fifth-ranked Ohio State team that began the Ryan Day era with a convincing win at home last week over Florida Atlantic. Ohio State hasn't lost to Cincinnati since 1897 and is 5-0 against the Bearcats since 1999, including a 50-28 victory in their last meeting in 2014. Ohio State has not lost to an in-state opponent since Oberlin (7-6) in 1921, but the Bearcats could be one of the best teams from Ohio the Buckeyes have faced in recent years. Cincinnati S James Wiggins, expected to be one of the team's standouts on defense, is out for the season with a torn ACL. PREDICTION: Ohio State 35, Cincinnati 21More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.