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Purdue's Payne Durham, front left, goes in for touchdown as he is tackled by Indiana's Jaylin Williams, back left, and Jonathan Haynes (17) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 2 Michigan chases Big Ten crown, playoffs against Purdue

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 12:10 PM EST

The Purdue football team celebrates with the Old Oaken Bucket after defeating Indiana in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
No. 2 Michigan's begins title quest against Boilermakers

By Michael Marot Dec. 01, 2022 12:07 PM EST

Today in Sports History-Week Ahead, Dec. 2-8

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2022 10:00 AM EST
Dec. 6 1939 — Iowa’s Nile Kinnick wins the Heisman Trophy. The back passed for 638 yards and 11 touchdowns and rushed for 374 yards. 1961...

In a photo provided by the Lincoln (Neb.) Police Department, Mickey Joseph, who was Nebraska's interim football coach earlier this year, appears in a booking photo Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. Joseph was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of strangulation and third-degree domestic assault. Police went to a Lincoln residence shortly before 2 p.m. CST after a report of a domestic disturbance. Following an investigation, the 54-year-old Joseph was arrested at another location in the city. He was being held at Lancaster Country Jail. (Lincoln Police Department via AP)
Former Nebraska interim coach arrested in domestic case

By Eric Olson Nov. 30, 2022 07:15 PM EST

Penn State running back Nicholas Singleton (10) is lifted by offensive lineman Juice Scruggs (70) after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan State, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in State College, Pa. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Buckeyes' Stroud repeats as Big Ten offensive player of year

Nov. 30, 2022 02:29 PM EST

Purdue wide receiver Charlie Jones (15) breaks the tackle of Northwestern defensive back Jeremiah Lewis (9) on his way to a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind., Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Walk-ons pave way for Purdue to capture Big Ten West title

By Michael Marot Nov. 30, 2022 12:50 PM EST

Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison, left, celebrates his touchdown against Michigan with teammate Emeka Egbuka during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Ohio State is 5 in second-to-last CFP rankings behind USC

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 29, 2022 07:21 PM EST

Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald reacts as he looks down on the sideline during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Illinois in Evanston, Ill., Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022. Illinois won 41-3. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
Northwestern's Fitzgerald lets defensive coordinator go

Nov. 29, 2022 04:18 PM EST

Michigan defensive back Mike Sainristil celebrates breaking up a pass against Ohio State tight end Cade Stover during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Mike Sainristil's switch to CB at Michigan proves to be wise

By Larry Lage Nov. 29, 2022 04:13 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud looks for an open pass against Michigan during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Williams, Stroud, Hooker finalists for Maxwell as top player

Nov. 29, 2022 02:47 PM EST

Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell (31) intercepts a pass intended for Minnesota wide receiver Le'Meke Brockington (0) after it was deflected by Iowa defensive back Riley Moss (33) during the second half an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Harbaugh, Iowa's Campbell win Big Ten's top football honors

Nov. 29, 2022 02:30 PM EST

Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh, left, introduces new head football coach Luke Fickell at a news conference Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
New Badgers coach Fickell begins by reaching out to players

By Steve Megargee Nov. 28, 2022 08:37 PM EST

FILE - 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 Oct. 29, 2022 in Ann Arbor, Mich. Seven Michigan State football players were charged in the postgame melee in Michigan Stadium's tunnel last month, according to a statement Wednesday, Nov. 23, from the Washtenaw County Prosecutor's Office. (Kyle Austin/MLive Media Group via AP, File)
Big Ten fines MSU $100K, reprimands Mich for tunnel melee

By Larry Lage Nov. 28, 2022 06:19 PM EST

New Nebraska NCAA college football coach Matt Rhule gestures during an introductory press conference,Monday, Nov. 28, 2022, in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Huskers pay premium for Rhule to bring back program's glory

By Eric Olson Nov. 28, 2022 05:30 PM EST

Purdue head coach Jeff Brohm questions a call during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Indiana, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Purdue opens Big Ten title preparations without starting QB

By Michael Marot Nov. 28, 2022 04:58 PM EST

FILE - Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara rolls out during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Maryland and Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in College Park, Md. Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara has entered the transfer portal, team spokesman Dave Ablauf confirmed on Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Michigan quarterback Cade McNamara enters transfer portal

By Larry Lage Nov. 28, 2022 02:36 PM EST

Florida State linebacker Kalen DeLoach (4) reacts after a tackle for a loss in the fourth quarter of the team's NCAA college football game against Florida Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, in Tallahassee, Fla. Florida State won 45-38. (AP Photo/Phil Sears)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Head-to-head losers ranked higher?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 28, 2022 06:00 AM EST

Purdue's Ben Buechel (91), Payne Durham (87) and Paul Piferi (89) hold the Old Oaken Bucket after Purdue defeated Indiana in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
QB Aidan O'Connell led Purdue to win after brother's death

Nov. 27, 2022 04:41 PM EST

Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett (13) throws a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2022 in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25: Michigan up to No. 2 behind top-ranked Georgia

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 27, 2022 01:50 PM EST

POLL ALERT: Michigan up to No. 2 in AP Top 25, with No. 3 TCU, No. 4 USC after top-ranked Georgia; Ohio State drops to 5

Nov. 27, 2022 01:48 PM EST
NEW YORK (AP) — POLL ALERT: Michigan up to No. 2 in AP Top 25, with No. 3 TCU, No. 4 USC after top-ranked Georgia; Ohio State drops to 5. ...