The Big Ten Blog

  1. Michigan's Vincent Smith Downplays Jadeveon Clowney Hit, as He Should

    By now, you've seen the play several times. In the fourth quarter of the 2013 Outback Bowl, South Carolina's Jadeveon Clowney blew through a Michigan offensive line that ...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 4 months ago 4,450 reads 20 comments

  2. Breaking Down the 2013 Big Ten Football Schedule

    We're one week removed from the end of the college football season and two weeks from the last game the Big Ten played on the season, and we're already in deep enough withdrawal that we're perusing the 2013 football schedules for our next fix...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 4 months ago 4,645 reads 8 comments

  3. Why the Best Rivalry in College Football Will Be Brady Hoke vs. Urban Meyer

    What's the best rivalry in college football? The initial response is to go with Alabama-Auburn, and it's hard to disagree with a sentiment like that; the two programs share the ...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 4 months ago 7,786 reads 89 comments

  4. Michigan Football: Will Taylor Lewan's Return Influence 5-Star RB's Decision?

    Say what you will about the recruiting race in the Big Ten, but in terms of affecting a team's title hopes in 2013, the Michigan Wolverines pulled off the biggest recruiting heist ...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 4 months ago 6,302 reads 8 comments

  5. Big Ten Football: The Legends and Leaders Are as Good as Dead

    You might remember a while back that the Big Ten poked around for fan feedback on conference realignment once Maryland and Rutgers are in the fold in 2014...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 4 months ago 2,311 reads 10 comments

  6. Can You Compare Alabama's Title Runs to the Nebraska Dynasty of the '90s?

    In the college football world, there's no more loaded word than "dynasty." It's the highest honorific for any program, and the standards set by previous dynasties make issuing such a designation for a current college football program a dicey affair...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 4 months ago 2,443 reads 52 comments

  7. Why Rose Bowl, Not Cotton Bowl, Should Be Hosting CFB's First Playoff Title Game

    We don't know for sure yet who'll be hosting the inaugural BCS playoff title game in January 2015. We do know that it won't be the Rose or Sugar Bowls; they've been announced as semifinal hosts for Jan...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 4 months ago 1,523 reads 5 comments

  8. Is Your College Football Team Worth What the Wall Street Journal Says It Is?

    The Wall Street Journal published a rather interesting chart earlier this week, setting theoretical "prices" for major college football programs if they could be bought and sold like professional franchises...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 4 months ago 3,533 reads 14 comments

  9. Way Too Early Big Ten Power Rankings for the 2013 College Football Season

    Well... the 2012 season is over. What a ride it was. Ohio State went undefeated, Illinois, um, did not, and the Big Ten became arguably the most hipster-friendly of all the athletic ...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 4 months ago 3,967 reads 29 comments

  10. Would a Bowl-Eligible Ohio State Have Given Alabama a Game?

    One thing we learned time and time again in the 2012 season is never to underestimate Alabama. Oh sure, the Crimson Tide didn't go undefeated; they didn't in 2011 either, and they still won the title that year too...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 4 months ago 10,377 reads 134 comments

  11. Bill O'Brien Staying at Penn State is Best Possible Outcome for Nittany Lions

    Breathe easy, Penn State fans, and cancel any orders for hazmat suits you might have made in a panic on Thursday...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 5 months ago 1,595 reads 8 comments

  12. Assessing Another Poor Bowl Season for Big Ten Football

    Well, that wasn't great. After a January 1 bowl slate that featured five Big Ten teams in six bowls, the Big Ten's season is now officially over...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 5 months ago 3,490 reads 31 comments

  13. If Bill O'Brien Leaves for the NFL, Where Does Penn State Football Turn?

    These are about to be trying times all over again for Penn State fans. Bill O'Brien, the first-year head coach of Penn State who led the team to a surprising 8-4 finish in 2012, is ...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 5 months ago 11,389 reads 15 comments

  14. Michigan Football: Does Denard Robinson Have an NFL Future Anywhere?

    Fare thee well, Denard Robinson ; you were awesome and enticing and frustrating, and nobody knew which of the three you'd be on any given play...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 5 months ago 5,290 reads 11 comments

  15. Rose Bowl 2013: Too Bad the Big Ten's Best Didn't Get a Chance to Play

    Give Wisconsin credit. The Badgers came to play and Stanford got all the fight it wanted and then some in the Cardinal's 20-14 victory in the 2013 Rose Bowl ...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 5 months ago 3,866 reads 16 comments

  16. Outback Bowl 2013: Michigan QB Devin Gardner Shows He Still Has Long Way to Go

    The 2013 Outback Bowl was one of the bowl season's best, with South Carolina eking out a 33-28 last-minute win over Michigan...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 5 months ago 6,924 reads 57 comments

  17. Outback Bowl 2013: Why Playing Michigan QB Denard Robinson at Corner Is Insane

    There's no shortage of mystery surrounding the fate of Denard Robinson for the Outback Bowl against South Carolina on New Year's Day. He's obviously going to play, since he's Denard Robinson, but where he lines up is still a mystery...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 5 months ago 9,885 reads 34 comments

  18. Rose Bowl 2013: Why This Game Remains the Most Compelling of All

    It's fair to not be overly enthused about the Big Ten's bowl prospects this year, what with no teams favored and two wins feeling like the plausible maximum for the conference...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 5 months ago 5,111 reads 13 comments

  19. Capital One Bowl: Does Nebraska Have a Chance with Georgia's John Jenkins Out?

    On Wednesday, Georgia announced that nose tackle John Jenkins would not be joining the team in Orlando for the Capital One Bowl against Nebraska on January 1...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 5 months ago 5,991 reads 21 comments

  20. Christmas Gifts for Every Big Ten Football Team

    It's Christmas time around these parts, and Santa's making a list and checking it twice for all the Big Ten teams...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 5 months ago 2,717 reads 17 comments

  21. Predicting the MVP of Every Big Ten Bowl Game

    Seven Big Ten bowl games fast approach, and for each player on each team, it's the last opportunity of the season to put together a breakout performance, one that can springboard him to a higher draft pick or an increased role with the team next year...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 5 months ago 3,021 reads 9 comments

  22. Barry Alvarez Tells Wisconsin Fans 'Don't Panic' over Coach Search; Should They?

    The second-worst* thing someone can tell you is not to panic. It generally means the situation is worse than anyone wants to let on, but acknowledging it and reacting accordingly is not an option...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 5 months ago 2,981 reads 9 comments

  23. How the Michigan Football Suspensions Affect the Wolverines in Outback Bowl

    Michigan announced suspensions for three of its players just two weeks before its season-ending tilt with South Carolina in the Outback Bowl. That's not good. Two of them are starters...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 5 months ago 4,551 reads 12 comments

  24. Big Ten Football: Who's Going in the First Round of the 2013 NFL Draft?

    In the 2012 NFL draft this past April, the Big Ten had to suffer the mild humiliation of not seeing a player drafted until the 23rd pick, when Detroit took Iowa tackle Riley Reiff ...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 5 months ago 3,894 reads 5 comments

  25. Big Ten Football Q&A: Why Ohio State-Michigan in 2013 Is Too Close to Call

    Every week (or so) on The Big Ten Blog, we will feature questions from the B/R inbox, Twitter and email...

    Adam Jacobi Written by Adam Jacobi about 5 months ago 3,672 reads 28 comments