After posting an incredible 17-1 mark in non-conference games in Week 1, the Big Ten showed a little mortality in Week 2. There were a few blowouts, as expected with Big Ten vs Group of 5 matchups. However, the conference suffered three out-of-conference losses last weekend. In total, the Big Ten went 11-3 with one in-conference matchup on the slate. UCLA and Purdue were … [Read more...] about The Big Ten in Week 2 Both Shined and Struggled
18 Big Ten Teams, 17 Week 1 Wins
The Big Ten expanded this season to 18 with the addition of Oregon, Washington, USC, and UCLA. As a unit, the conference took care of business and even capped it all off with a massive Nationally Televised (unless you had DirecTV) win over a favored SEC power. As the dust settled, the 18-team Big Ten took home 17 of its 18 contests in Week 1, making it the winningest single … [Read more...] about 18 Big Ten Teams, 17 Week 1 Wins
Venom in Vegas: An LSU vs. USC Preview
Talking season is officially over, and the loaded week one of the college football season is finally here. To preview LSU and USC’s highly anticipated matchup is to examine two programs tied at the hip with a lot to prove in 2024. Both head coaches have said all the right things, exhibiting confidence in some areas while avoiding wholesale declarations. Another one of the many … [Read more...] about Venom in Vegas: An LSU vs. USC Preview
18 Big Ten Players Land on Lombardi Trophy Watchlist
The Big Ten has been rolling in preseason award watchlists and the Lombardi is just the latest. The Lombardy Trophy is awarded yearly to the top lineman or linebacker. And, for this year, a pair of tight ends hit the list as well. In the first week, the Maxwell Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Outland Trophy, Jim Thorpe Award, Paul Hornung Award, Wuerffel Trophy, Ray Gay Award, … [Read more...] about 18 Big Ten Players Land on Lombardi Trophy Watchlist
19 Big Ten Players Land on Bednarik Award Watchlist
Preseason awards season is starting to wrap up with the first of two defensive watchlists dropping on Monday. This time, it’s the Bednarik Award which is presented to the top defensive player in college football. This year will be the 30th season of the award. In the first week, the Maxwell Award, Bronko Nagurski Trophy, Outland Trophy, Jim Thorpe Award, Paul Hornung Award, … [Read more...] about 19 Big Ten Players Land on Bednarik Award Watchlist