Minnesota Golden Gophers
Nebraska running back Gabe Ervin Jr. (22) celebrates his fourth-quarter touchdown with teammates Brant Banks, left, Matt Sichterman, second left, and Teddy Prochazka in an NCAA college football game against Buffalo, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Lincoln, Neb. (Francis Gardler/Lincoln Journal Star via AP)
Nebraska OL Teddy Prochazka out for season with knee injury

Oct. 11, 2021 02:30 PM EDT

Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving (4) runs the ball during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Minnesota RB Potts done for season with undisclosed injury

By Dave Campbell Oct. 11, 2021 12:24 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

Minnesota running back Treyson Potts (3) avoids a tackle by Bowling Green linebacker Brock Horne (34) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. Bowling Green won 14-10. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Gophers: RB Trey Potts home from hospital and 'doing well'

Oct. 08, 2021 10:01 PM EDT

Texas A&M tight end Jalen Wydermyer (85) catches a pass for a touchdown over Mississippi State safety Fred Peters (38) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
No. 1 Alabama looks for 9th straight win over Texas A&M

Oct. 07, 2021 02:55 PM 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

Minnesota running back Treyson Potts (3) avoids a tackle by Bowling Green linebacker Brock Horne (34) during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. Bowling Green won 14-10. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Gophers' Potts hospitalized at Purdue; condition 'improving'

Oct. 04, 2021 04:14 PM EDT

Texas A&M quarterback Zach Calzada (10) passes down field against Mississippi State during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in College Station, Texas. (AP Photo/Sam Craft)
Mississippi State at Texas A&M 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 08:53 PM EDT

Purdue safety Cam Allen (10) pushes Minnesota running back Mar'Keise Irving (4) out during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Minnesota at Purdue 10/2/2021

Oct. 02, 2021 03:33 PM EDT

Illinois quarterback Brandon Peters (18) hands the ball off to Illinois running back Chase Brown for an 80-yard touchdown run during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Charlotte Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Champaign, Ill. Illinois won 24-14. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Chase Brown's 257 yards, 2 TDs leads Illinois past Charlotte

By Terry Towery Oct. 02, 2021 03:32 PM EDT

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Gophers meet challenge, use 2nd-half rally to beat Purdue

By Michael Marot Oct. 02, 2021 03:28 PM EDT

Minnesota quarterback Tanner Morgan (2) scrambles with the ball during an NCAA college football game against Bowling Green, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Purdue defense will have to dig deep in test against Gophers

By Michael Marot Sep. 30, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

SMU head coach Sonny Dykes, center, in white, jumps into the stands after SMU defeated TCU during a NCAA football game in Fort Worth,Texas, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
TCU's Patterson still upset at SMU about flag, Kill injury

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 28, 2021 06:39 PM EDT

Penn State linebacker Ellis Brooks (13) congratulates defensive end Arnold Ebiketie (17) on a sack of Villanova quarterback Daniel Smith (12) during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa.,on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. Penn State defeated Villanova 38-17. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
No. 4 Nittany Lions looking to maintain early momentum

By Travis Johnson Sep. 28, 2021 05:46 PM EDT

Purdue quarterback Jack Plummer (13) throws as Purdue offensive lineman Greg Long (69) blocks Illinois outside linebacker Seth Coleman (49) during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in West Lafayette, Ind. (Nikos Frazier/Journal & Courier via AP)
Shoddy quarterback play has Big Ten scrambling for answers

By Michael Marot Sep. 28, 2021 02:08 PM EDT

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson throws a long pass for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Texas A&M at Arkansas 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 05:27 PM EDT

Bowling Green safety Jordan Anderson (0) is surrounded by teammates in celebration after intercepting the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. Bowling Green won 14-10. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Underdog Bowling Green stuns Minnesota at homecoming, 14-10

By Tyler Mason Sep. 25, 2021 03:42 PM EDT

Minnesota wide receiver Chris Autman-Bell (7) is tackled by Bowling Green safety Jordan Anderson (0) during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Bowling Green at Minnesota 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 01:41 PM EDT

Minnesota head coach P.J. Fleck looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Colorado, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Boulder, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Minnesota's shutout-emboldened 'D' pivots to Bowling Green

By Dave Campbell Sep. 23, 2021 06:01 PM EDT

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, left, cuts upfield against Tulsa defensive back Travon Fuller during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Pair and a spare: Tailback depth a must-have in Big Ten play

By Dave Campbell Sep. 21, 2021 06:49 PM EDT