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Iowa's Julius Brents intercepts the ball intended for Minnesota wide receiver Tyler Johnson during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Minneapolis. Iowa won 48-31. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Stanley's 4 TD passes send Iowa past Minnesota 48-31

By Dave Campbell Oct. 06, 2018 07:56 PM EDT

Rutgers quarterback Artur Sitkowski looks for a receiver as Illinois defensive lineman Bobby Roundtree, left, is blocked during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/David Boe)
AJ Bush runs for 2 TDs, passes for another, Illinois wins

By Tom Canavan Oct. 06, 2018 07:41 PM EDT

Miami quarterback N'Kosi Perry stands back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
No. 19 Texas beats No. 7 Oklahoma 48-45 on late FG

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2018 05:35 PM EDT

Michigan fullback Ben Mason (42) scores on a one-yard touchdown run against Maryland in the first half of an NCAA football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
No. 15 Michigan starts slow, rebounds to beat Maryland 42-21

By Larry Lage Oct. 06, 2018 04:38 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Brian Lewerke throws a pass against Northwestern during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
Thorson leads Northwestern past No. 20 Michigan State 29-19

By Noah Trister Oct. 06, 2018 03:57 PM EDT

Nebraska RB Greg Bell leaves team, gets scholarship release

Oct. 06, 2018 01:34 AM EDT
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska running back Greg Bell has left the team and received a release from his scholarship. An athletic department spokesman...

FILE - In this Oct. 28, 2017, file photo, Iowa's Miles Taylor (19) and Iowa's Chauncey Golston (57) carry the Floyd of Rosedale trophy off the field after Iowa defeated Minnesota 17-10 during an NCAA college football game, in Iowa City. The Floyd of Rosedale trophy, introduced in 1935, is awarded to the winner of the Iowa-Minnesota football rivalry. Iowa plays at Minnesota on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. (Brian Powers/The Des Moines Register via AP, File)
Interior strength of Hawkeyes to give Gophers another test

By Dave Campbell Oct. 05, 2018 08:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor runs during the second half of an NCAA college football game against New Mexico, in Madison, Wis. The sophomore running back leads the nation averaging 157 yards a game on the ground. Wisconsin plays Nebraska on Saturday. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
Struggling Huskers' next challenge: No. 16 Wisconsin

By Genaro C. Armas Oct. 05, 2018 05:01 PM EDT

Illinois vs Rutgers: Big Ten matchup of rebuilding teams

By Matt Sugam Oct. 05, 2018 04:45 PM EDT
PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) — Coaches Lovie Smith of Illinois and Chris Ash of Rutgers are in the third year of trying to rebuild programs. Both sense an opportunity. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook runs on the field before an NCAA college football game against Iowa, in Iowa City. Hornibrook saves his best work for last. He is 18 of 23 (78 games) for 246 yards with two scores and no interceptions this season. Wisconsin plays Nebraska on Saturday. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney, File)
Wisconsin at Iowa 9/22/2018

Oct. 05, 2018 04:03 PM EDT

FILE - At left, in a Sept. 30, 2017, file photo, Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops yells to his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Eastern Michigan, in Lexington, Ky. At right, in a Sept. 8, 2018, file photo, Texas A&M head coach Jimbo Fisher reacts after a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson, in College Station, Texas. No. 13 Kentucky visits Texas A&M in the first meeting between the schools in 65 years. Their respective coaches have a more recent history together at Florida State, and Mark Stoops and Jimbo Fisher will apply that knowledge to their game plans. (AP Photo/File)
Eastern Michigan at Western Michigan 10/6/2018

Oct. 05, 2018 01:53 PM EDT

FIJLE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) carries the ball away from Purdue linebacker Derrick Barnes (55) and defensive end Kai Higgins (98) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Lincoln, Neb. True freshman Adrian Martinez will be starting his third straight game. He’s coming off his best performance after throwing for 323 yards and running for 91 against Purdue. Nebraska plays Wisconsin on Saturday. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
Purdue at Nebraska 9/29/2018

Oct. 05, 2018 10:08 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Ohio State defensive end Chase Young, right, sacks Tulane quarterback Jonathan Banks during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Columbus, Ohio.n Indiana plays at Ohio State on Saturday, Oct. 6. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Tulane at Ohio State 9/22/2018

Oct. 05, 2018 09:05 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 1, 2018, file photo, Maryland interim head coach Matt Canada walks on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Landover, Md. Following a Big Ten victory and a bye, Maryland faces its toughest test yet _ a matchup against No. 15 Michigan at the Big House. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Maryland's biggest challenge so far: No. 15 Michigan on road

By David Ginsburg Oct. 02, 2018 06:47 PM EDT

Boston College tight end Tommy Sweeney (89) makes a catch for a touchdown over Purdue safety Navon Mosley (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Boston College at Purdue 9/22/2018

Oct. 02, 2018 12:20 PM EDT

Minnesota head coach P. J. Fleck, left, speaks with an official in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Minnesota at Maryland 9/22/2018

Oct. 02, 2018 12:20 PM EDT

Kansas running back Pooka Williams Jr. (1) is tackled by Rutgers linebacker Tyreek Maddox-Williams (44) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Lawrence, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Rutgers at Kansas 9/15/2018

Sep. 26, 2018 04:46 PM EDT

TCU running back Sewo Olonilua (33) scores a touchdown as Ohio State's Damon Arnette Jr. attempts to take him down during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Ohio State at TCU 9/15/2018

Sep. 26, 2018 02:45 PM EDT

Akron place kicker Nick Gasser (48) drops the ball against Northwestern during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Marton)
Akron at Northwestern 9/15/2018

Sep. 26, 2018 01:45 PM EDT

Middle Tennessee quarterback Brent Stockstill (12) looks for an open receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Middle Tennessee at Georgia 9/15/2018

Sep. 24, 2018 12:49 PM EDT