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FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) gets off a pass as Notre Dame defensive lineman Julian Okwara, left, closes in during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. From a skinny high school recruit who didn’t play football until the eighth grade, to one of the fiercest and most disruptive pass rushers in the country, Notre Dame junior Julian Okwara has come a long way in a short period of time. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Time, talent and legacy help latest Okwara shine for Irish

By Todd Burlage Nov. 09, 2018 03:00 AM EST

Iowa State quarterback Brock Purdy (15) passes to a teammate during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas in Lawrence, Kan., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Red-hot No. 23 Iowa State set to host bowl-hungry Baylor

By Luke Meredith Nov. 09, 2018 03:00 AM EST

Former Michigan State star Walt Kowalczyk dies at age 83

Nov. 08, 2018 07:13 PM EST
EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Walt Kowalczyk, a star halfback at Michigan State who finished third in the 1957 Heisman Trophy race, has died. He was 83. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 15, 2018, file photo, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald leads his his team onto the field before an NCAA college football game against Akron in Evanston, Ill. Northwestern can clinch the Big Ten West championship and its first appearance in the conference title game by winning two of its final three games. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File
West title in reach, Northwestern tops Big Ten surprises

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 08, 2018 05:51 PM EST

No. 21 Penn State and Wisconsin look to avoid 4-loss seasons

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2018 04:12 PM EST
Wisconsin (6-3, 4-2 Big Ten) at No. 21 Penn State (6-3, 3-3, CFP No. 20), noon EST (FOX). Line: Penn State by 9. Series record: Tied 9-9....

Wisconsin NT Sagapolu out for year; Hornibrook questionable

Nov. 08, 2018 02:44 PM EST
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin standout nose tackle Olive Sagapolu will miss the rest of the season with a right arm injury, while quarterback Alex Hornibrook...

No. 8 Ohio State tries for another victory at Michigan State

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2018 01:16 PM EST
No. 8 Ohio State (8-1, 5-1 Big Ten, No. 10 CFP) at No. 24 Michigan State (6-3, 4-2, No. 18 CFP), 12:05 p.m. EST (Fox). Line: Ohio State by 3½. ...

No. 4 Michigan takes on Rutgers as a heavy favorite

By The Associated Press Nov. 08, 2018 12:36 PM EST
No. 4 Michigan (8-1, 6-0 Big Ten, No. 4 CFP) at Rutgers (1-8, 0-6), 3:30 p.m. EST (Big Ten Network) Line: Michigan by 39. Series record:...

FILE- In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Northwestern's Clayton Thorson makes a pass against Notre Dame during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill. Northwestern faces Iowa on Saturday. (AP Photo/Jim Young, File)
Spartans looking to derail Buckeyes, avenge 2017 beatdown

By Eric Olson Nov. 08, 2018 01:55 AM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2016, file photo, McDonogh high school football lineman Jordan McNair watches from the sideline during a game in McDonogh, Md. Maryland has fired two trainers that were involved in the treatment of Jordan McNair after he collapsed on the field and subsequently died of heatstroke. Maryland has not formally announced the decision and has never named the trainers, but The Associated Press reported in August Wes Robinson and Steve Nordwall had been placed on leave. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/The Baltimore Sun via AP, File)/The Baltimore Sun via AP)
Maryland fires 2 trainers involved in treatment of McNair

By David Ginsburg Nov. 07, 2018 03:12 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2016, file photo, Ohio State coach Urban Meyer, left, and Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio shake hands after the Spartans won 17-16 in NCAA college football game in East Lansing, Mich. Ohio State visits Michigan State needing a win to stay on track for a Big Ten East showdown with Michigan in two weeks. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
College Football Picks: Mich. St, Auburn try to play spoiler

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 07, 2018 02:00 PM EST

In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin's Beau Benzschawel blocks during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Nebraska in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Badgers' blockers open holes, then enjoy watching Taylor

By Genaro C. Armas Nov. 07, 2018 01:56 PM EST

Illinois running back Reggie Corbin (2) is ushered into the end zone by teammate AJ Bush, Jr. in the second half of a NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Game at Nebraska like a 'homecoming' for Illinois' AJ Bush

By Eric Olson Nov. 07, 2018 02:39 AM EST

Michigan defensive back Brandon Watson (28) celebrates with defensive lineman Kwity Paye, right, after returning an interception for a touchdown in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. Michigan won 42-7. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Michigan up to 4th in CFP behind Alabama, Clemson, ND

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 06, 2018 09:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 file photo, Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck talks with his team prior to an NCAA college football game against New Mexico State in Minneapolis. Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck watched big play after big play by Illinois last weekend and knew a change was needed. The Illini’s first two drives each culminated with a 72-yard touchdown run by Reggie Corbin. Fleck fired defensive coordinator Robb Smith on Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018.(AP Photo/Stacy Bengs, File)
After firing coordinator, Fleck seeks defensive improvement

By Brian Hall Nov. 06, 2018 08:17 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada walks off the field with his squad after losing 24-3 to Michigan State in an NCAA college football game in College Park, Md. Canada faces an uncertain future, despite keeping the football team together and forging a winning record amid the chaos surrounding the program.(AP Photo/Gary Cameron, File)
For Maryland's interim coach, the future is 1 day at a time

By David Ginsburg Nov. 06, 2018 04:37 PM EST

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz looks at the scoreboard while playing Purdue in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Disappointed Hawkeyes look to close '18 on high note

By Luke Meredith Nov. 06, 2018 03:23 PM EST

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Maryland quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome, center, is tackled by Michigan State's Joe Bachie, right, in the second half of a NCAA college football game in College Park, Md. Bachie, who is from Brook Park, Ohio, was named the Big Ten defensive player of the week after he forced a career-high three fumbles, matched a career-high two pass breakups and had seven tackles in a 24-3 win at Maryland. (AP Photo/Gary Cameron, File)
Spartans lean on Buckeye Joe Bachie for Ohio State game

By Matthew B. Mowery Nov. 06, 2018 02:17 PM EST

Wisconsin's Alex Hornibrook throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against RutgersSaturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Coan preps at QB with Hornibrook questionable for Wisconsin

Nov. 06, 2018 01:31 PM EST

Nebraska running back Devine Ozigbo, left, tries to escape the grasp of Ohio State defensive lineman Davon Hamilton during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Huskers RB Devine Ozigbo finding stride in quest for 1,000

By Eric Olson Nov. 05, 2018 05:36 PM EST