Big Ten

No. 24 Northwestern aims to maintain momentum at Minnesota

By The Associated Press Nov. 15, 2018 10:11 AM EST
No. 24 Northwestern (6-4, 6-1 Big Ten, No. 22 CFP) at Minnesota (5-5, 2-5), noon EST (Big Ten Network). Line: Northwestern by 2½. Series...

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs during the first half of an NCAA college football game against BYU Saturday,, in Madison, Wis. The nation’s leading rusher, Wisconsin’s Jonathan Taylor, is headed back east when the Badgers face No. 21 Penn State on Saturday. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)

Short-handed Terps are Buckeyes' last obstacle before 'Game'

By Eric Olson Nov. 15, 2018 01:11 AM EST

Williams, Allen, Delpit give SEC 3 Nagurski Trophy finalists

Nov. 14, 2018 05:15 PM EST
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Alabama nose tackle Quinnen Williams, Kentucky linebacker Josh Allen and LSU safety Grant Delpit give the Southeastern Conference three of the...

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Central Florida running back Taj McGowan (4) scores a touchdown on a 2-yard run against Memphis during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn. No. 11 Central Florida has won 22 straight games and is making a run at another major bowl bid. ESPN’s “College GameDay” is coming to the schools’ Orlando, Florida, campus this week. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski, File)

College Football Picks: UCF and race to be top G5 champion

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 14, 2018 02:26 PM EST

Former Michigan State football employee brings lawsuit

Nov. 13, 2018 08:41 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Former Michigan State football employee Curtis Blackwell has filed a lawsuit claiming his employment agreement was violated when he was...

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke (14) is sacked by Ohio State linebacker Tuf Borland (32) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Injuries make it tough to evaluate Michigan State's woes

By Noah Trister Nov. 13, 2018 07:47 PM EST

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson looks to pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Alabama, Clemson, Notre Dame and Michigan hold steady in CFP

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 13, 2018 07:27 PM EST

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz, left, watches a replay during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Northwestern, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Northwestern won 14-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

TE Noah Fant's usage questioned during Iowa's 3-game skid

By Luke Meredith Nov. 13, 2018 05:29 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill (11) grimaces as he is examined by team trainers after an apparent injury during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, in Bloomington, Ind. With No. 9 Ohio State next on the schedule, Maryland has yet another obstacle to overcome. Interim coach Matt Canada announced Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018, that starting quarterback Kasim Hill tore the ACL in his left knee against Indiana last week, making this the second straight season he’s had cut short with a knee injury. Tyrrell Pigrome will start against the Buckeyes (9-1, 6-1 Big Ten) as Maryland (5-5, 3-4) tries for a third straight week to get a win that will make them bowl eligible. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler, File)

More angst at Maryland: QB Hill out for season with torn ACL

By David Ginsburg Nov. 13, 2018 02:33 PM EST

Louisville head coach Bobby Petrino works on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

Louisville interim coach says last 2 games not 'about me'

By Gary B. Graves Nov. 12, 2018 05:57 PM EST

Indiana head coach Tom Allen gestures toward an official during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 34-32. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Indiana, Purdue keep focus on football during home stretch

By Michael Marot Nov. 12, 2018 05:34 PM EST

Former Giants RB, Michigan captain Ron Johnson dies at 71

Nov. 12, 2018 05:17 PM EST
ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Former New York Giants running back Ron Johnson, who was the first black player to be a captain of the Michigan football team, has died. He...

Michigan wide receiver Donovan Peoples-Jones celebrates his 23-yard touchdown reception against Penn State in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Peoples-Jones has Michigan wide receivers back on track

By Matt Schoch Nov. 12, 2018 04:46 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Nebraska wide receiver Stanley Morgan Jr. (8) reaches out for the ball against Bethune-Cookman cornerback Trevor Merritt (20) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb. Morgan needs four receptions and 91 yards in the final two games to pass Kenny Bell in both categories on the Nebraska all-time receiving chart. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, file)

Morgan's big finish puts Huskers' receiving records in sight

By Eric Olson Nov. 12, 2018 04:00 PM EST

Northwestern running back Isaiah Bowser runs up field during a 34-yard touchdown run in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Northwestern won 14-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

AP Top 25 Heat Check: After top-tier, parity reigns in poll

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 12, 2018 02:56 AM EST

Win over Michigan St a step forward for Buckeyes' defense

By Noah Trister Nov. 11, 2018 03:22 PM EST

Northwestern defensive lineman Fred Wyatt celebrates after an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Iowa City, Iowa. Northwestern won 14-10. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

AP Top 25: No. 24 Northwestern ranked after winning division

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 11, 2018 02:03 PM EST

Ferguson snags winning TD in 2 OT, NW State beats McNeese

Nov. 10, 2018 11:44 PM EST
NATCHITOCHES, La. (AP) — Jazz Ferguson leaped high over a defender to pull down a touchdown pass from Shelton Eppler in the second overtime as Northwestern State...