Big Ten Conference football
Sportlight: Week Ahead, Sept. 23-30

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 10:00 AM EDT
Sept. 27 1894 — Aqueduct Race Track opens its doors. The building is torn down in 1955 and the new Aqueduct reopens on Sept. 14, 1959. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2019, file photo, Nebraska Athletic Director Bill Moos speaks during an NCAA college football news conference in Lincoln, Neb. Moos abruptly announced his retirement Friday, June 25, 2021, saying he will step down next week.The announcement came as a surprise because the 70-year-old Moos has said publicly he wanted to stay in the job until he was comfortable the Cornhuskers football program had been turned around. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Nebraska athletic director Bill Moos retiring after 3 years

By Eric Olson Jun. 25, 2021 12:44 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020 file photo, Iowa wide receiver Tyrone Tracy Jr. runs on the field during an NCAA college football game against Michigan State in Iowa City, Iowa. It was back in the 2019 season when Tyrone Tracy Jr., gave himself the nickname “Sweet Feet.” Never mind that Tracy was just a redshirt freshman in Iowa’s experienced wide receiver group. He came up with it, he said that season, so it was his. Two years later, he said he’s keeping it.(AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File)
'Sweet Feet' Tracy takes leadership role with Iowa receivers

By John Bohnenkamp Jun. 23, 2021 02:25 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 19, 2020, file photo, Ohio State running back Trey Sermon, right, scores past Northwestern defensive back JR Pace (5) during the second half of the Big Ten championship NCAA college football game in Indianapolis. The proposed 12-team College Football Playoff will make winning a conference more important than ever before, with six spots reserved for league champions. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
CFP expansion will push conferences to reconsider divisions

By Ralph D. Russo Jun. 17, 2021 05:52 PM EDT

Notre Dame-Wisconsin game at Lambeau rescheduled for 2026

Jun. 07, 2021 06:42 PM EDT
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The Notre Dame-Wisconsin matchup at Lambeau Field that was scrapped last year because of the pandemic has been rescheduled for Sept. 5,...

Ohio State pondered playing football without Big Ten in 2020

By Ralph D. Russo May. 27, 2021 12:36 AM EDT
The president of Ohio State University asked athletic director Gene Smith if the Buckeyes could “go independent” in a text message sent the day after the Big...

Rutgers moves opener against Temple to Thursday night for TV

May. 24, 2021 11:52 AM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Rutgers has moved its football season-opener against Temple to a Thursday night so the game can be seen on prime time television. ...

Huskers, Northwestern to open '22 football season in Ireland

May. 20, 2021 12:22 PM EDT
EVANSTON, Ill. (AP) — Northwestern will play Nebraska in Ireland to open the 2022 football season. The schools said Thursday that the game...

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf speaks about the importance of Pennsylvanians getting the coronavirus vaccine during a visit to Penn State's Pegula Ice Arena, Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in State College, Pa. (Abby Drey/Centre Daily Times via AP)
College kids urged to get vaccinated; statewide demand flags

By Michael Rubinkam May. 05, 2021 05:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2020, file photo, Wisconsin's Graham Mertz throws a pass during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana Saturday,, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin is cautiously optimistic that a year full of adversity on and off the field will help its passing attack live up to the promise it showed during Graham Mertz’s record-setting debut performance last season. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Badgers end spring cautiously optimistic about passing game

By Steve Megargee Apr. 30, 2021 05:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Ohio State, in Lincoln, Neb. Adrian Martinez will be a rare four-year starting quarterback at Nebraska this fall and yet, for all his experience, he's one of the team's biggest mysteries. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Nebraska counting on sharper Martinez in 'prove it' season

By Eric Olson Apr. 29, 2021 02:24 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 5, 2020, file photo, Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne (10) throws a pass against Ohio State during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State still has uncertainty at quarterback, and coach Mel Tucker is in no rush to clarify it. Anthony Russo, a transfer from Temple, joins the mix this offseason, and Thorne is back after playing four games as a redshirt freshman. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
MSU's competition between Russo, Thorne just getting started

By Noah Trister Apr. 24, 2021 02:35 AM EDT

Rutgers holding 1st spring practice since Schiano's return

By Tom Canavan Apr. 21, 2021 05:03 PM EDT
For the first time since Greg Schiano started his second stint as coach, Rutgers has something new on the football field — spring football. ...

Editorial Roundup: Kansas

By The Associated Press Apr. 13, 2021 10:00 AM EDT
Kansas City Star. April 9, 2021. Editorial: Who does this and keeps his job? Kansas Senate leader Suellentrop, leave or be ousted ...

Hawkeye Express fan train ceasing operations on game days

Apr. 07, 2021 11:49 AM EDT
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — The train that has carried thousands of Iowa football fans from Coralville to Kinnick Stadium on games days will cease operations, the...

Editorial Roundup: Wisconsin

By The Associated Press Apr. 07, 2021 02:13 AM EDT
Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. April 1, 2021. Editorial: Court’s ruling narrower than many think This week’s ruling from...

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico in Madison, Wisc. Wisconsin defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard says he has unfinished business at his alma mater and wouldn’t have felt right leaving after a pandemic-shortened season as he explained his decision to remain with the Badgers. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Leonhard says he has 'unfinished business' at Wisconsin

Mar. 31, 2021 01:45 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 6, 2019, file photo, Ohio State University football coach Ryan Day gestures during an NCAA college football practice in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State on Friday, March 19, 2021, opened what Day hopes will be an uninterrupted spring practice as he seeks a new starting quarterback and some normalcy after a tumultuous 2020. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon, File)
Ohio State opens spring practice seeking new QB, normalcy

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 19, 2021 02:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 1971, file photo, Nebraska head coach Bob Devaney is carried off the field by his victorious players after Nebraska defeated Oklahoma 35-31 in an NCAA college football game in Norman, Okla. Reports that Nebraska wants to back out of playing at Oklahoma this season didn't sit well with one of the stars of the 1971 Game of the Century. The game scheduled Sept. 18 in Norman, Oklahoma, would mark the 50th anniversary of Nebraska's 35-31 win over the Sooners in a clash of the Nos. 1 and 2 teams in the nation. (AP Photo/File)
Huskers looked at backing out of game at Oklahoma

By Eric Olson Mar. 12, 2021 04:54 PM EST

Colorado Rockies' Trevor Story (27) high-fives Dom Nunez (3) after scoring a three run homer during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Friday, March 5, 2021, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
The Latest: Duke pauses football due to COVID-19 cluster

By The Associated Press Mar. 09, 2021 10:25 AM EST