Big Ten

Purdue fans celebrate a touchdown against Iowa in the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Purdue, Indiana chase postseason plans during final stretch

By Michael Marot Nov. 05, 2018 05:21 PM EST

In this Oct. 6, 2018 photo, Michigan center Cesar Ruiz (51) blocks Maryland linebacker Isaiah Davis (22) during an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich. When Ruiz left New Jersey to visit IMG Academy in Florida, his mother said he wasn't coming back home with her. Ruiz will be back in his home state this week when the fourth-ranked Wolverines play at Rutgers. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)

No. 4 Michigan center Cesar Ruiz headed near home at Rutgers

By Larry Lage Nov. 05, 2018 04:47 PM EST

Ohio State running back J.K. Dobbins, left, breaks away from Nebraska defensive back Lamar Jackson to score a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State beat Nebraska 36-31. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Have the No. 8 Buckeyes solved their running game problems?

By Mitch Stacy Nov. 05, 2018 02:58 PM EST

Clemson's Austin Bryant reacts after a tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Clemson, S.C. (AP Photo/Richard Shiro)

AP Top 25 Heat Check: Big gap between top and bottom half

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 05, 2018 02:38 AM EST

Minnesota fires defensive coordinator after latest meltdown

Nov. 04, 2018 09:13 PM EST
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Minnesota defensive coordinator Robb Smith has been fired, with the Gophers allowing an average of more than 43 points per game in Big Ten play. ...

Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Saturday's best

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2018 11:06 PM EDT

Notre Dame's Ian Book, right, breaks away from a tackle by Northwestern's Montre Hartage during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Evanston, Ill. (AP Photo/Jim Young)

Book leads No. 3 Notre Dame over Northwestern, 31-21

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 03, 2018 10:44 PM EDT

West Virginia players, from left-right, Trevon Wesco, Reese Donahue and Michael Brown celebrate with fans after defeating Texas during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Austin, Texas. West Virginia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)

Top 25 Takeaways: Tide-Bulldogs rematch; Michigan's CFP path

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 03, 2018 10:21 PM EDT

Illinois quarterback AJ Bush, Jr. (1) hands the ball off to running back Reggie Corbin (2) in the first half of a NCAA college football game aganist Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)

Corbin, Illinois roll over Minnesota 55-31

By Terry Towery Nov. 03, 2018 07:35 PM EDT

Michigan quarterback Shea Patterson celebrates his one-yard touchdown run in the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Penn State in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

No. 5 Michigan routs Penn State 42-7, wins 8th game in row

By Larry Lage Nov. 03, 2018 07:18 PM EDT

Evans' field goal sends Purdue past No. 19 Iowa 38-36

By Michael Marot Nov. 03, 2018 07:13 PM EDT

Pick-6 helps Abilene Christian beat Northwestern State 49-47

Nov. 03, 2018 07:04 PM EDT
ABILENE, Texas (AP) — Luke Anthony threw three touchdown passes, and Qua'Shawn Washington's pick-6 late in the fourth quarter helped Abilene Christian hold off...