Zach Edey joins 2,000-point, 1,000-rebound Big 10 club as No. 2 Purdue holds off Rutgers 68-60
Zach Edey had 26 points and 12 rebounds and became the sixth player in Big Ten Conference history to score 2,000 points and grab 1,000 boards in leading No. 2 Purdue to a tough 68-60 victory over Rutgers on Sunday.
In 1st start, Oregon native Shelstad hits winning 3 in OT for Ducks in 86-83 win over Michigan
Freshman Jackson Shelstad, an Oregon high school product making his first start and home-court debut, hit a deep 3-pointer with 1.4 seconds remaining in overtime to give the Ducks an 86-83 win over Michigan on Saturday.
Michigan asks Big Ten commissioner to await for NCAA investigation before acting on allegations
University of Michigan President Santa Ono sent an email to Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti, imploring the conference to wait for results of the NCAAโs sign-stealing investigation before potentially taking action against the Jim Harbaugh-led football program.
Rutgers, unions announce agreement, classes to resume
Rutgers University and union representatives have announced an agreement on a framework for new contracts with several faculty unions, allowing a halt to a five-day strike that was the first such job action in the 257-year history of New Jerseyโs flagship university.
NFL Draft 2021: ESPNโs Mel Kiper predicts Lions trade down from No. 7
7 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft? But ESPNโs Mel Kiper has been publishing mock draft predictions for *checks notes* more than 30 years, and heโs suggesting the Lions could trade down. In Kiperโs latest mock draft, the Lions trade the No. And then the Lions take Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons. Hereโs what Kiper says:With the Lions moving down in my mock trade with the 49ers, that takes them out of the quarterback race but gives them extra draft capital.
Wagner scores 20, No. 3 Michigan handles Rutgers 71-64
4 Ohio State on Sunday. AdJacob Young scored 16 points for Rutgers, which led early but lacked the offensive sharpness necessary to keep up with Michigan. Rutgers missed the Top 25 by only two spots this week, but the Scarlet Knights couldn't come up with the upset Thursday. UP NEXTRutgers: The Scarlet Knights host Maryland on Sunday. Michigan: The Wolverines play at Ohio State.
The Latest: South Carolina coach Martin to miss game at LSU
FILE - Villanova head coach Jay Wright gestures during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgetown in Washington, in this Saturday, March 7, 2020, file photo. South Carolina, 3-2 this season, has had seven scheduled games called off because of COVID-19. ___Xavier's scheduled men's basketball game Saturday at Seton Hall has been postponed because of COVID-19 related issues within the Xavier program. ___The Atlantic Coast Conference says Saturdayโs menโs basketball game between Georgia Tech and North Carolina State has been postponed. ___Michigan State is postponing a second straight men's basketball game due to a COVID-19 outbreak within its basketball program.
No. 1 Gonzaga faces stiff test against No. 16 Virginia
Gonzaga has played one close game, a five-point win over West Virginia, and is winning by nearly 18 points per game. The Hawkeyes dropped a spot in this week's AP Top 25 after losing by 11 to Gonzaga. 19 Michigan, which moved up six spots in this week's poll, faces Nebraska. RANKED VS. RANKED: Two games on Wednesday feature ranked teams facing each other. 13 Creighton (6-2), which dropped four spots in this week's poll after losing to Marquette.
Maryland, Michigan State seek a โplus-oneโ victory Saturday
Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker pumps his fist after the team defeated Michigan in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)In yet another twist to this crazy college football season, a matchup between Maryland and Michigan State has been canceled a second time after an outbreak of COVID-19 in College Park. The Terrapins (2-3) were slated to face the Spartans (2-5) on Saturday night as part of the Big Ten โChampions Week.โBut on Thursday afternoon, Maryland released this statement:โUnder the guidance and advice from university medical staff, Maryland Athletics has canceled Saturdayโs scheduled football game against Michigan State. โOur team has demonstrated a tremendous work ethic, resolve and displayed Maryland pride throughout this unique season. Home games against Ohio State and two against Michigan State was called off because of a COVID-19 outbreak in College Park, and the Dec. 5 game at Michigan was canceled because of virus issue among the Wolverines. ___More AP college football: https://apnews.com/Collegefootball and http://www.twitter.com/AP_Top25
Rutgers snaps Big Ten skid, beats Michigan State 38-27
The Scarlet Knights scored 14 points total through their first five Big Ten games last year. Rocky Lombardi was sacked and fumbled, giving Rutgers the ball at the Michigan State 1. Michigan State lost another fumble near midfield on its first possession of the third. A slow start wasn't much of a surprise, and even beyond all the turnovers, Michigan State looked disorganized on some key plays. Michigan State: The Spartans have a lot of improving to do heading into next weekend's matchup โ on the road against rival Michigan.
Michigan football game vs. Michigan State will kick off at noon on Halloween
ANN ARBOR, Mich. โ Michigan footballโs rivalry game against Michigan State will kick off at noon on Halloween. Due to the irregularities created by the pandemic-shortened schedule, the Spartans will be forced to travel to Ann Arbor for the second year in a row. 21 Minnesota, while Michigan State hosts Rutgers. Last season, Michigan defeated Michigan State 44-10 at the Big House, marking the second-straight victory for the Maize and Blue in the rivalry. READ: Which Michigan football jersey number duo will be most valuable this season?
Hereโs the new 8-game Michigan State football schedule for delayed 2020 season
EAST LANSING, Mich. โ Here is the new eight-game schedule for Michigan State football as the Big Ten prepares to start its 2020 season in late October. Oct. 24: vs. RutgersOct. 31: at MichiganNov. 7: at IowaNov. 14: vs. IndianaNov. 21: at MarylandNov. 28: vs. NorthwesternDec. 5: vs. Ohio StateDec. 12: at Penn StateThe Spartans are scheduled to begin the season Oct. 24 against Rutgers. Michigan State will play all six of its fellow East Division foes: Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Indiana, Maryland and Rutgers. Iowa and Northwestern will be the two crossover games. The Big Ten announced earlier this week that fall football was being reinstated, about a month after the leagueโs presidents voted to push the season to the spring.
Parsons, Sewell among AP preseason All-Americans not playing
Parsons and Oregon tackle Penei Sewell are among 11 players selected who are not slated to play this fall. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)Penn State linebacker Micah Parsons and Oregon tackle Penei Sewell are among 11 players selected to The Associated Press preseason All-America first team who are not slated to play this fall. Tackles x-Penei Sewell, junior, Oregon; Alex Leatherwood, senior, Alabama. Linebackers y-Micah Parsons, junior, Penn State; x-Hamilcar Rashed Jr., senior, Oregon State; Dylan Moses, senior, Alabama. Safeties x-Jevon Holland, junior, Oregon; Trevon Moehrig, junior, TCU.
Shea Patterson is showing why Jim Harbaugh stuck with him through early struggles
Shea Patterson calls out to his teammates while playing Maryland on Oct. 6, 2018, at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor. Sloppy, wet conditions made passing difficult against Notre Dame, but Patterson still managed to toss a pair of touchdown passes. That all came to fruition Saturday in one of Michigans most important games: Michigan State. Shea Patterson #2 of the Michigan Wolverines celebrates a win over the Michigan State Spartans at Michigan Stadium on November 16, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Michigan defeated Michigan State Spartans 44-10.
Illinois football vs. Rutgers: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
The Fighting Illini rode the wave of momentum from their thrilling 24-23 upset win over No. LINE: Illinois - 20.5"To put two Big Ten games together like that is big for our program," Illinois coach Lovie Smith told reporters. "I was really happy to see them have the opportunity to go out and celebrate and enjoy a win," Rutgers interim coach Nunzio Campanile told reporters. Isaih Pacheco added 107 rushing yards and two touchdowns while Eddie Lewis and Isaiah Washington each caught the first touchdown passes of their college careers. Fighting Illini LB Dele Harding is ranked fifth nationally in tackles per game (11.8).
Liberty football vs. Rutgers: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
(Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Rutgers looks to snap its six-game losing streak when it hosts non-conference foe Liberty on Saturday. LINE: Liberty -7.5Stephen Calvert has thrown for 1,920 yards and 15 touchdowns to lead Liberty's offense, which is averaging 29.6 points per game. Rutgers' offense has been stuck in first gear all season, scoring a total of 14 points over its last four games. Rutgers' 11.1 points per game is the worst scoring average in the country. PREDICTION: Liberty 28, Rutgers 13More college football scoresCopyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.
Minnesota football vs. Maryland: Time, TV schedule, game preview, score
16 Minnesota looks to keep its perfect record intact when it hosts Maryland in Big Ten play on Saturday. LINE: Minnesota -17"You just have to bring your best every Saturday," Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan told reporters. "They're playing with a great amount of confidence because they've won the close games that we haven't." Maryland has forced a turnover in 19 straight games, which is the second-longest streak in the nation. PREDICTION: Minnesota 38, Maryland 20More college football scores
Can Michigan football win next 3 games to get season back on track?
Wide Receiver Nico Collins #4 of the Michigan Wolverines gets tackled by defensive back Jaylon McClinton #7 of the Army Black Knights during the second half at Michigan Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Josh Metellus #14 of the Michigan Wolverines carries the ball against the Army Black Knights during the first half at Michigan Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Daxton Hill #30 of the Michigan Wolverines carries the ball after making a catch against the Army Black Knights on a fake punt during the first half at Michigan Stadium on September 7, 2019 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. After this stretch, absolutely no games are guaranteed, so Michigan needs to be 5-1 at the end of the first half. Michigan could still salvage the 2019 season, but it has to start this weekend and carry over into the following two weeks.
Rutgers football player punches his own quarterback
(CNN) - Sometimes a touchdown is so exciting, you just gotta ... uh... punch your quarterback in the face? That's exactly what Rutgers center Mike Maietti did on Saturday, when the Scarlet Knights scored against the Boston College Eagles. After Rutgers quarterback Art Sitkowski connected with wide open running back Raheem Blackshear on a 74-yard pass, Maietti ran to Sitkowski, picked him up, and punched him straight in the face. Sitkowski's head whipped back and the two carried on celebrating like nothing strange happened. Sadly, Rutgers couldn't punch its way to a victory.
Ranking every Big Ten starting quarterback ahead of 2019 season
Shea Patterson (left) and Justin Fields (right) could be the top two quarterbacks in the Big Ten this season. With fewer than 50 days remaining until the start of college football, here's a look at the Big Ten quarterback rankings, from No. He transferred to Northwestern and sat out the 2018 season, so many fans have forgotten about him. For his career, Stanley owns a 57.7% completion rate with 5,346 passing yards, 52 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. Martinez finished the season with 17 passing touchdowns and eight rushing touchdowns.