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FILE - Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule smiles during the first half of an NFL preseason football game against the Buffalo Bills on Friday, Aug. 26, 2022, in Charlotte, N.C. After six straight losing seasons and more than 20 years removed from its 1990s heyday, Nebraska is turning to Matt Rhule to rebuild its football program and make it competitive in the Big Ten Conference. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman, File)
Nebraska signs Matt Rhule to 8-year deal as football coach

By Eric Olson 3 hrs ago
After six straight losing seasons and more than 20 years removed from its 1990s

Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh watches against Illinois in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Big Ten: Mich-Ohio St to settle East; Iowa win away in West

By Eric Olson Nov. 23, 2022 02:22 AM EST
Things to watch during Week 13 of play in the Big Ten Conference: GAME

Arkansas running back Raheim Sanders (5) carries against Mississippi during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
STAT WATCH: 3 200-yard rushers in same game 1st since '16

By Eric Olson Nov. 21, 2022 05:55 AM EST
Seven players rushed for at least 200 yards in the Football Bowl Subdivision over the

Nebraska's Trey Palmer, right, celebrates a touchdown with teammates, from left, Anthony Grant, Travis Vokolek, Oliver Martin and Turner Corcoran during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Mertz's late sneak for TD pushes Badgers past Nebraska 15-14

By Eric Olson Nov. 19, 2022 03:39 PM EST
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — A Wisconsin team that has endured the midseason firing of its

Illinois running back Chase Brown carries the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Purdue Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Big Ten: Illini last obstacle for Michigan before 'The Game'

By Eric Olson Nov. 17, 2022 03:10 AM EST
Things to watch during Week 12 of play in the Big Ten Conference: GAME

Oklahoma coach Brent Venables reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Kathleen Batten)
Big 12 teams enter final stretch knowing there are no gimmes

By Eric Olson Nov. 15, 2022 03:15 PM EST
With two weeks left in the regular season, six teams remain alive for the second spot

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud celebrates after a long run against Indiana during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 56-14. (AP Photo/Paul Vernon)
STAT WATCH: Ohio State keeps piling up points at Horseshoe

By Eric Olson Nov. 14, 2022 06:00 AM EST
Ohio State has been at or near the top of the national scoring chart seven years in a

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm talks with quarterback Aidan O'Connell during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Madison, Wis. Wisconsin won 35-24. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Big Ten: Purdue visits No. 21 Illini in West Division clash

By Eric Olson Nov. 10, 2022 03:10 AM EST
Things to watch during Week 11 of play in the Big Ten Conference: GAME

SMU quarterback Tanner Mordecai (8) looks to throw during an NCAA college football game against Houston at Ford Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022 in Dallas. (Steve Nurenberg/The Dallas Morning News via AP)
STAT WATCH: SMU's Mordecai efficient while piling up numbers

By Eric Olson Nov. 07, 2022 05:59 AM EST
Tanner Mordecai's eye-popping numbers in SMU's record-setting win over Houston were

Nebraska's Chris Kolarevic, left, and Ashton Hausmann, right, tackle Minnesota's Quentin Redding during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Slow-starting Gophers rally in 2nd half, beat Huskers 20-13

By Eric Olson Nov. 05, 2022 03:42 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Mohamed Ibrahim rushed for 128 yards and two second-half

Security and police break up a scuffle between players from Michigan and Michigan State football teams in the Michigan Stadium tunnel after an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan State President Samuel Stanley has apologized and says the actions of the football players who were involved in a postgame melee with Michigan players are “unacceptable.” He also says the players involved would be held responsible by coach Mel Tucker. (Kyle Austin/MLive Media Group via AP)
Tussles in stadium tunnels a throwback issue in older venues

By Eric Olson Nov. 04, 2022 02:13 PM EDT
Michigan Stadium is one of the few places left in American sports where the home and

Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) runs against Wisconsin safety John Torchio during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Purdue star WR Charlie Jones faces old team when Iowa visits

By Eric Olson Nov. 03, 2022 03:10 AM EDT
Things to watch during Week 10 of play in the Big Ten Conference: GAME

Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson (11) rushes against Illinois during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Huskers QB Casey Thompson day-to-day for game vs Minnesota

By Eric Olson Nov. 01, 2022 01:31 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson is listed as day-to-day for

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman loses the football as he is sacked by Louisville defensive lineman Caleb Banks during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022. Louisville won 48-21. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
STAT WATCH: Wake turnovers in 3rd most in quarter since 2010

By Eric Olson Oct. 31, 2022 01:23 AM EDT
It's been more than a decade since a Football Bowl Subdivision team turned over the

Nebraska offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Mark Whipple, left, chats with quarterback Casey Thompson after he threw an interception against Illinois during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
No. 17 Illinois beats Cornhuskers 26-9 for 6th straight win

By Eric Olson Oct. 29, 2022 07:05 PM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Illinois' breakout season keeps getting better.

Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown (16) tackles Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
What to Watch: Big Ten East set to become 2-team race again

By Eric Olson Oct. 27, 2022 11:47 AM EDT
No. 2 Ohio State and No. 4 Michigan could, and should, create some separation at the

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema gestures on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
No. 17 Illini out to avoid complacency in trip to Nebraska

By Eric Olson Oct. 27, 2022 06:10 AM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — The last time Illinois won its sixth game by mid-October to

Penn State head coach James Franklin watches against Michigan in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 13 Penn St hosts No. 2 Buckeyes in key Big Ten East game

By Eric Olson Oct. 27, 2022 03:10 AM EDT
Things to watch during Week 9 of play in the Big Ten Conference: GAME

Oregon's Bo Nix throws down field against UCLA during the first half in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022, in Eugene, Ore. (AP Photo/Chris Pietsch)
STAT WATCH: 5 TD passes put Nix, Hartman in elite company

By Eric Olson Oct. 24, 2022 05:58 AM EDT
Oregon's Bo Nix and Wake Forest's Sam Hartman on Saturday became the fourth and fifth

Illinois running back Chase Brown celebrates his touchdown off a pass from quarterback Tommy DeVito during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Minnesota, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Word is out about Brown, Illinois wants volume turned up

By Eric Olson Oct. 23, 2022 10:23 AM EDT
It has been an eventful stretch for Chase Brown. The Illinois star