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Indiana's Stephen Carr (5) is tackled by Michigan State's Angelo Grose (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Ball State at Eastern Michigan 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 01:45 PM EDT

Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs past Rutgers linebacker Drew Singleton during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Michigan State won 31-13. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
No. 10 Spartans visit Indiana as title hopes take shape

By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:45 PM EDT

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By The Associated Press Oct. 14, 2021 12:44 PM EDT
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Indiana head coach Tom Allen watches the action in the second quarter against Penn State during their NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Penn State defeated Indiana 24-0. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Indiana giving No. 10 Spartans silent treatment on QB choice

By Michael Marot Oct. 14, 2021 11:46 AM EDT

Iowa quarterback Spencer Petras (7) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Penn State, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
Boilermakers at No. 2 Iowa featured game on Big Ten schedule

By Eric Olson Oct. 14, 2021 02:03 AM EDT

Georgia running back Kendall Milton (2) carries the ball as he splits Auburn safety Bydarrius Knighten (19) and linebacker Chandler Wooten (31) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
College Football Picks: No. 1 Dawgs face another 'big' game

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 13, 2021 11:28 AM EDT

Maryland wide receiver Dontay Demus Jr. is carted off the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Friday, Oct. 1, 2021, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Injuries highlight risk in having top players return kicks

By Noah Trister Oct. 12, 2021 06:23 PM EDT

Colorado State's Cayden Camper, left, and Keith Williams celebrate Camper's field goal against Toledo during an NCAA college football game in Toledo, Ohio, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (Rebecca Benson/The Blade via AP)
STAT WATCH: Field goals coming in bunches for Rams' kicker

By Eric Olson Oct. 11, 2021 02:23 AM EDT

New Mexico State quarterback Jonah Johnson (10) throws to wide receiver Cole Harrity (14) during the first half against Nevada in an NCAA college football game in Reno, Nev., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Tom R. Smedes)
New Mexico State at Nevada 10/9/2021

Oct. 10, 2021 12:23 AM EDT

Michigan State wide receiver Jalen Nailor (8) is forced out of bounds by Rutgers defensive back Tre Avery during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
COLLEGE FOOTBALL TODAY: MSU's Nailor has 221 yards receiving

By The Associated Press Oct. 09, 2021 10:09 PM EDT

Iowa defensive back Jack Koerner (28) trips up Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford (14) on a run in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Matthew Putney)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: A&M's upset sends season into full tilt

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 09, 2021 09:27 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne throws a touchdown pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Nailor catches 3 TDs, No. 11 Michigan State tops Rutgers

By Tom Canavan Oct. 09, 2021 03:45 PM EDT

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne throws a touchdown pass against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Michigan State at Rutgers 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 01:47 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker yells during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Western Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 48-31. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 11 Michigan State looks for 6th straight, faces Rutgers

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 03:22 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker yells during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Western Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 48-31. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 11 Michigan State at Rutgers, seeks sixth straight win

By Tom Canavan Oct. 07, 2021 01:30 PM EDT

Penn State linebacker Brandon Smith (12) looks to tackle Indiana wide receiver Jacolby Hewitt (2) in the second quarter of their NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.Penn State defeated Indiana 24-0. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 4 Penn State at No. 3 Iowa highlights Big Ten schedule

By Eric Olson Oct. 07, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Penn State defensive end Arnold Ebiketie (17) sacks Villanova quarterback Daniel Smith, right, during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Michigan State, Penn State getting big boost from transfers

By Steve Megargee Oct. 05, 2021 05:47 PM EDT

Penn State returner Jahan Dotson (5) breaks away from Indiana's Jonathan Haynes (17) on a punt return during the fourth quarter of their NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021. Penn State defeated Indiana 24-0. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Big Ten powers surge into October

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 04, 2021 03:14 AM EDT

Western Kentucky quarterback Bailey Zappe looks to throw a pass against Michigan State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 17 Mich St beats W Kentucky 48-31, best start since 2015

By Larry Lage Oct. 02, 2021 11:28 PM EDT

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) runs in for a touchdown early in the first quarter against Northwestern in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Memorial Stadium in Lincoln, Neb. (AP Photo/Rebecca S. Gratz)
Cornhuskers start fast in 56-7 rout against Northwestern

By Eric Olson Oct. 02, 2021 11:05 PM EDT