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AP Top 25 Extra Points: 4 teams in top 5 a first for the Big Ten; SEC is only other league to do it
Read full article: AP Top 25 Extra Points: 4 teams in top 5 a first for the Big Ten; SEC is only other league to do itOregon’s dominance in its first year in the Big Ten and Indiana’s monumental turnaround have helped the conference stack four of its teams in the top five of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time.
Dillon Gabriel rallies No. 3 Oregon past No. 2 Ohio State, 32-31
Read full article: Dillon Gabriel rallies No. 3 Oregon past No. 2 Ohio State, 32-31Dillon Gabriel threw two touchdown passes and ran for another late score to help third-ranked Oregon hand No. 2 Ohio State its first loss of the season, 32-31 on Saturday night.
Georgia No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 and Ohio State No. 2 as expanded SEC, Big Ten flex muscles
Read full article: Georgia No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 and Ohio State No. 2 as expanded SEC, Big Ten flex musclesGeorgia is No. 1 in The Associated Press preseason college football poll for the second straight year.
Proposed $2.8 billion settlement clears second step of NCAA approval. Big 12, ACC approve deal
Read full article: Proposed $2.8 billion settlement clears second step of NCAA approval. Big 12, ACC approve dealA potential multibillion-dollar settlement of an antitrust lawsuit cleared the second of a three-step NCAA approval process Tuesday, with no change to a payment structure that would have the 27 college conferences not named in the suit cover the majority of a $1.6 billion portion of the damages.
Michigan's QB battle among many in Big Ten that started in spring and will ramp up again in the fall
Read full article: Michigan's QB battle among many in Big Ten that started in spring and will ramp up again in the fallBig Ten quarterback competitions that started in the spring will carry over to the fall.
Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are a major part of the rise of women's college basketball
Read full article: Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese are a major part of the rise of women's college basketballCaitlin Clark and Angel Reese have been catalysts for the rapid rise of women’s college basketball because of their play on the court that has drawn millions of new fans to the sport and their success off of it.
Caitlin Clark behind increased betting interest in women's college basketball
Read full article: Caitlin Clark behind increased betting interest in women's college basketballCaitlin Clark’s audacious logo 3-pointers and record-breaking accomplishments have driven sports fans who previously wouldn’t walk across the street to watch women’s basketball to set their DVRs for Iowa games.
Conferences and Notre Dame agree on 6-year deal to continue College Football Playoff through 2031
Read full article: Conferences and Notre Dame agree on 6-year deal to continue College Football Playoff through 2031The nine Bowl Subdivision conferences and Notre Dame have reached an agreement on a six-year deal to continue the College Football Playoff through the 2031 season.
Clark sparks No. 3 Iowa's comeback for Big Ten tourney title 3-peat in 94-89 OT win over Nebraska
Read full article: Clark sparks No. 3 Iowa's comeback for Big Ten tourney title 3-peat in 94-89 OT win over NebraskaCaitlin Clark overcame a cold start to score 30 of her 34 points after halftime in third-ranked Iowa's rally past Nebraska 94-89 in overtime to win a third straight Big Ten Tournament.
Clark puts up 28 points, 15 assists for No. 3 Iowa in 95-68 romp past Michigan in Big Ten semifinals
Read full article: Clark puts up 28 points, 15 assists for No. 3 Iowa in 95-68 romp past Michigan in Big Ten semifinalsCaitlin Clark had 28 points to pad her all-time NCAA scoring total and matched a season high with 15 assists to lead third-ranked Iowa past Michigan 95-68 in the Big Ten Tournament semifinals.
Maryland upsets No. 4 Ohio State 82-61 in Big Ten Tournament to seize familiar spot in semis
Read full article: Maryland upsets No. 4 Ohio State 82-61 in Big Ten Tournament to seize familiar spot in semisShyanne Sellers had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead Maryland’s upset of fourth-ranked and regular-season champion Ohio State 82-61 in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament.
Edey helps rally No. 3 Purdue to 77-71 win at No. 12 Illinois to clinch outright Big Ten title
Read full article: Edey helps rally No. 3 Purdue to 77-71 win at No. 12 Illinois to clinch outright Big Ten titleZach Edey had 28 points and eight rebounds as No. 3 Purdue rallied in the second half to beat No. 12 Illinois 77-71, becoming the first team in 17 years to win consecutive outright Big Ten regular-season championships.
CFP discussing 14-team model with 3 automatic bids each for Big Ten, SEC, AP sources say
Read full article: CFP discussing 14-team model with 3 automatic bids each for Big Ten, SEC, AP sources sayCollege Football Playoff officials are considering a 14-team model that would guarantee multiple automatic bids for each of the four power conferences, starting in 2026.
Ohio State fires basketball coach Chris Holtmann after several disappointing seasons
Read full article: Ohio State fires basketball coach Chris Holtmann after several disappointing seasonsOhio State has fired seventh-year basketball coach Chris Holtmann with the Buckeyes in the middle of another subpar season.
Two early road losses fail to derail No. 2 Purdue's quest for another Big Ten title
Read full article: Two early road losses fail to derail No. 2 Purdue's quest for another Big Ten titleWhen two early road losses threatened to derail No. 2 Purdue’s Big Ten championship journey, the Boilermakers charted a different course.
Caitlin Clark's collision with a fan raises court-storming concerns. Will conferences respond?
Read full article: Caitlin Clark's collision with a fan raises court-storming concerns. Will conferences respond?The Big Ten and ACC are the only two conferences among the six major basketball conferences that do not automatically fine host schools for allowing fans to storm the court.
NCAA President Charlie Baker: Nobody can say Michigan didn't win national title 'fair and square'
Read full article: NCAA President Charlie Baker: Nobody can say Michigan didn't win national title 'fair and square'NCAA President Charlie Baker says Michigan won the national championship fair and square.
CFP championship game is preview of expanded Big Ten; Pac-12 gets a chance for fantastic finish
Read full article: CFP championship game is preview of expanded Big Ten; Pac-12 gets a chance for fantastic finishThe College Football Playoff championship is quite the stage for Washington and Michigan to get reacquainted with each other.
Michigan receives notice of allegations from NCAA related to recruiting and impermissible coaching
Read full article: Michigan receives notice of allegations from NCAA related to recruiting and impermissible coachingThe NCAA sent Michigan a notice of allegations related to impermissible on- and off-campus recruiting during the COVID-19 dead period and coaching activities, potential violations that led to the school’s self-imposed three-game suspension of Jim Harbaugh to start the season.
AP Sports Story of the Year: Realignment, stunning demise of Pac-12 usher in super conference era
Read full article: AP Sports Story of the Year: Realignment, stunning demise of Pac-12 usher in super conference eraConference realignment and the downfall of the Pac-12 is The Associated Press Sports Story of the Year.
No. 2 Michigan beats No. 18 Iowa 26-0 for Big Ten title, likely to claim top playoff seed
Read full article: No. 2 Michigan beats No. 18 Iowa 26-0 for Big Ten title, likely to claim top playoff seedBlake Corum scored twice, tying the school record for touchdown runs with 55, and No. 2 Michigan beat No. 18 Iowa 26-0 on Saturday night in the Big Ten championship game to likely take the top seed in the College Football Playoff.
Iowa's Kirk Ferentz knows beating No. 2 Michigan would be tall task. He says 'anything is possible'
Read full article: Iowa's Kirk Ferentz knows beating No. 2 Michigan would be tall task. He says 'anything is possible'Other than the people inside the Iowa football building and the team’s most optimistic fans, few expect the Hawkeyes to pose much of a challenge to Michigan in the Big Ten championship game.
Michigan's Jim Harbaugh says he would take less salary if it meant college athletes would be paid
Read full article: Michigan's Jim Harbaugh says he would take less salary if it meant college athletes would be paidMichigan coach Jim Harbaugh is ready to put his money where his mouth is if it means college football players and other athletes would be paid.
Jim Harbaugh says Sherrone Moore will lead No. 2 Michigan if a judge doesn't rule in school's favor
Read full article: Jim Harbaugh says Sherrone Moore will lead No. 2 Michigan if a judge doesn't rule in school's favorJim Harbaugh stood behind a lectern and delivered prepared remarks Monday to kick off a week in which he will either lose another opportunity to coach No. 2 Michigan or win a hearing to at least temporarily lift the Big Ten’s penalty against him for a sign-stealing scheme.
Michigan responds to Big Ten, saying commissioner doesn't have discipline authority, AP source says
Read full article: Michigan responds to Big Ten, saying commissioner doesn't have discipline authority, AP source saysThe University of Michigan warned Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti about overstepping his authority and rushing to judgement about an alleged sign-stealing scheme, saying he can’t discipline coach Jim Harbaugh under the conference’s sportsmanship policy.
Ex-college football staffer shared docs with Michigan, showing Big Ten team had Wolverines' signs
Read full article: Ex-college football staffer shared docs with Michigan, showing Big Ten team had Wolverines' signsA former college football staffer shared documents with Michigan that showed a Big Ten opponent had spreadsheets of the Wolverines’ signs last year obtained before his team played Michigan.
Tickets purchased in the name of suspended Michigan staffer to two SEC title games, AP source says
Read full article: Tickets purchased in the name of suspended Michigan staffer to two SEC title games, AP source saysTickets for the last two Southeastern Conference championship games were purchased in the name of a suspended Michigan football staffer who is the focus of an NCAA investigation into an alleged sign-stealing scheme.
Ticket buys to multiple Big Ten games found in name of suspended Michigan staffer, AP sources say
Read full article: Ticket buys to multiple Big Ten games found in name of suspended Michigan staffer, AP sources sayA suspended Michigan football staffer who is the focus of an NCAA investigation into an alleged sign-stealing scheme purchased tickets under his name to games of multiple Big Ten teams over the past three seasons.
NCAA president shifts focus to employment status of college athletes during Senate hearing
Read full article: NCAA president shifts focus to employment status of college athletes during Senate hearingDuring a Senate hearing, NCAA President Charlie Baker shifted the focus of college sports’ need for federal legislation away from regulating how athletes can be compensated for their fame to the looming possibility of the players being deemed employees of their schools.
No. 2 Michigan romps past Minnesota 52-10 with pair of pick-6s for 17th straight win in Big Ten
Read full article: No. 2 Michigan romps past Minnesota 52-10 with pair of pick-6s for 17th straight win in Big TenWill Johnson returned an interception 36 yards for a Michigan score on Minnesota’s second snap of the game to spark the second-ranked Wolverines to a 52-10 victory over the Gophers.
Arrivals of West Coast schools could cause Big Ten to depart from its traditional smashmouth style
Read full article: Arrivals of West Coast schools could cause Big Ten to depart from its traditional smashmouth styleThe Big Ten’s westward expansion could challenge the league’s reputation for smashmouth football.
Big Ten to require football teams to report which players are available to play on gamedays
Read full article: Big Ten to require football teams to report which players are available to play on gamedaysThe Big Ten says it will require its football teams to provide an availability report of its players to the conference office no more than two hours before their games kickoff.
Michigan to give 4 assistants chance to act as head coach during Jim Harbaugh's 3-game suspension
Read full article: Michigan to give 4 assistants chance to act as head coach during Jim Harbaugh's 3-game suspensionMichigan will give four assistant coaches the chance to be head coach while Jim Harbaugh is serving a suspension during the first three games of the season.
Georgia begins quest for 3rd straight championship as No. 1 in AP Top 25. Michigan, Ohio State next
Read full article: Georgia begins quest for 3rd straight championship as No. 1 in AP Top 25. Michigan, Ohio State nextGeorgia begins its drive for an unprecedented college football championship three-peat as the No. 1 team in The Associated Press preseason Top 25.
ACC keeps Stanford, Cal in limbo as presidents choose not to vote on western expansion
Read full article: ACC keeps Stanford, Cal in limbo as presidents choose not to vote on western expansionThe Atlantic Coast Conference presidents have chosen not to vote on whether to add Stanford and California to the league.
Big Ten grabs Oregon, Washington; Big 12 completes Pac-12 raid with Arizona, Arizona State and Utah
Read full article: Big Ten grabs Oregon, Washington; Big 12 completes Pac-12 raid with Arizona, Arizona State and UtahThe Big 12 is adding Arizona, Arizona State and Utah as members next year, completing its raid of the Pac-12.
Pac-12 leaders hear details of media deal, but no vote to accept terms as league future stays murky
Read full article: Pac-12 leaders hear details of media deal, but no vote to accept terms as league future stays murkyPac-12 leaders were presented details of a long-awaited media rights deal Tuesday by Commissioner George Kliavkoff.
Rutgers pulls away in 2nd half vs. frigid-shooting Michigan
Read full article: Rutgers pulls away in 2nd half vs. frigid-shooting MichiganCam Spencer and Derek Simpson scored 23 of their combined 31 points in the second half and Rutgers beat Michigan 62-50 on Thursday in the second round of the Big Ten Tournament.
Clark gets triple-double as Iowa blows out OSU for B10 title
Read full article: Clark gets triple-double as Iowa blows out OSU for B10 titleCaitlin Clark had 30 points, 17 assists and 10 rebounds in her 10th career triple-double for the Iowa Hawkeyes, who built a 37-point halftime lead and beat Ohio State 105-72 to win the Big Ten Tournament for the second straight year.
Warren ready to embrace new challenge as Bears president
Read full article: Warren ready to embrace new challenge as Bears presidentKevin Warren is ready to tackle a new challenge as president and CEO of the Chicago Bears, and he has a big one going from Big Ten commissioner to leading a founding NFL franchise.
Bears hire Big Ten Commissioner Warren as team president
Read full article: Bears hire Big Ten Commissioner Warren as team presidentThe Chicago Bears have hired Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren as their president and CEO, bringing him back to the NFL to help lead a founding franchise after three years running one of college athletics’ marquee conferences.
B1G deal: Big Ten lands $7 billion, NFL-style TV contracts
Read full article: B1G deal: Big Ten lands $7 billion, NFL-style TV contractsThe Big Ten has announced its new, seven-year media rights deal with Fox, NBC and CBS that is believed to be the richest ever struck with a college sports conference.
AAC commish: Coordinated response needed to stabilize FBS
Read full article: AAC commish: Coordinated response needed to stabilize FBSThe commissioner of the American Athletic Conference says athlete compensation, the transfer portal and conference realignment have created a perfect storm for an unsettled situation.
ACC looking for ways to boost revenue, shrink financial gap
Read full article: ACC looking for ways to boost revenue, shrink financial gapAtlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips says the league is looking for ways to boost its revenue and shrink a rising financial gap with leagues like the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference.
42 forever: Michigan’s point total in Big Ten championship game was the ultimate Oxford tribute
Read full article: 42 forever: Michigan’s point total in Big Ten championship game was the ultimate Oxford tributeTributes to the four slain students were all over Michigan and the Big Ten championship game on Saturday.
No. 2 Michigan takes Big Ten in rout, makes playoff pitch
Read full article: No. 2 Michigan takes Big Ten in rout, makes playoff pitchHassan Haskins ran for two second-half touchdowns and broke a school record as No. 2 Michigan captured its first Big Ten title in 17 years and a probable playoff berth with a 42-3 rout over No. 15 Iowa.
Michigan beats Ohio State 42-27, ends 8-game skid in rivalry
Read full article: Michigan beats Ohio State 42-27, ends 8-game skid in rivalryHassan Haskins scored five touchdowns and Aidan Hutchinson had three sacks, helping No. 6 Michigan finally beat No. 2 Ohio State 42-27 to give Jim Harbaugh his first win as a coach against the rivals.
Standing pat: Pac-12 decides it will not explore expansion
Read full article: Standing pat: Pac-12 decides it will not explore expansionThe Pac-12 says it will stand pat with its membership and not look to add schools to the 12-team conference, making it highly unlikely the Big 12 schools being left behind by Texas and Oklahoma will find new Power Five homes.
Big Ten comeback: Michigan topples LSU 86-78
Read full article: Big Ten comeback: Michigan topples LSU 86-78(AP Photo/Darron Cummings)INDIANAPOLIS – What the Big Ten needed was someone, anyone, to start playing like it came from the Big Ten. Seven of nine teams from the conference had departed before coach Juwan Howard brought Michigan (22-4) to the court for its second-round game in the East region. But during the 14-1 stretch that opened things up, Michigan did what typical Big Ten teams are supposed to do. Most-telling stat of the night was points off the bench: Michigan 26, LSU 2. His 27 points kept LSU in range in the second half, but Wagner rejected him underneath at the end of that stretch.
NCAA basketball players use biggest stage to deliver message
Read full article: NCAA basketball players use biggest stage to deliver messageLisa Moeller takes a photo of the NCAA bracket for the NCAA college basketball tournament on the side of the JW Marriott in downtown Indianapolis. The National College Players Association, a college athlete advocacy group, released a statement late Wednesday that detailed the players' goals. College athletes across the country were not only notable participants in Black Lives Matter demonstrations, but in some cases organized and led marches. Attorney Tim Nevius, a former NCAA investigator, said college athletes are increasingly aware of their power to effect change. Ad“These are warning shots,” he said, “until they’re not.”___Follow Ralph D. Russo at https://twitter.com/ralphDrussoAP and listen at https://westwoodonepodcasts.com/pods/ap-top-25-college-football-podcast/___More AP college basketball coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/college-basketball and updated bracket: https://apnews.com/hub/ncaa-mens-bracket
Not NCAA Property: Players push for reform on social media
Read full article: Not NCAA Property: Players push for reform on social mediaIsaiah Livers of Michigan, Geo Baker of Rutgers and Jordan Bohannon of Iowa were among those pushing for NCAA reforms with the hashtag #NotNCAAProperty. Earlier this year he was among several college athletes in Iowa to publicly back the state legislature's NIL bill. Football players from the Pac-12 threatened boycotts over concerns about COVID-19 protocols, social justice issues and economic rights for college athletes. Players also led movements to play after the Big Ten and Pac-12 canceled their fall football seasons — only to reverse course and play abbreviated seasons. Now as players gather in the NCAA's hometown for its signature event they are again speaking up.
Michigan State beats No. 2 Michigan 70-64, boosts NCAA hopes
Read full article: Michigan State beats No. 2 Michigan 70-64, boosts NCAA hopesRocket Watts scored 21 points and Aaron Henry had 18 to lead the Spartans in a 70-64 victory over No. The Wolverines (19-3, 14-3) closed the regular season getting routed at home by the Fighting Illini, beating Michigan State handily to clinch the Big Ten title and losing the rematch three days later. They were ready to play today and we weren’t.”AdJoey Hauser scored nine of his 11 points off the bench in the first half as Michigan State led 30-26. SENIOR MOMENTFifth-year senior Joshua Langford, who missed much of the previous two seasons with injury, made a 3-point shot with 49 seconds left to give Michigan State a 64-59 lead. UP NEXTThe Big Ten Tournament begins Wednesday in Indianapolis, where first-seeded Michigan may meet Michigan State for a third time.
No. 2 Michigan clinches Big Ten, beats Michigan State 69-50
Read full article: No. 2 Michigan clinches Big Ten, beats Michigan State 69-502 Michigan wrapped up the Big Ten title with a 69-50 victory over rival Michigan State on Thursday night. The Wolverines won it again in 2014. Aaron Henry scored 14 points for Michigan State (14-11, 8-11), which will finish with a losing conference record for the first time since 1993. Michigan State went 0 for 9 from 3-point range, its first game without a 3 since Nov. 15, 2013 against Columbia, according to Sportradar. MOTIVATIONAL VIDEOFormer Michigan State star Draymond Green made an appearance in a pregame video the Wolverines watched.
The Latest: Penn Relays canceled for second straight year
Read full article: The Latest: Penn Relays canceled for second straight yearKansas City Royals players listen to the national anthem before the team's spring baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Mesa, Ariz., Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)The Latest on the effects of the coronavirus outbreak on sports around the world:___The 2021 Penn Relays have been canceled for the second straight time due to the coronavirus pandemic and local restrictions on large gatherings. The Penn Relays also is aiming to host a meet for open and professional athletes and a scholastic meet in the coming months prior to U.S. Olympic qualifying deadlines. Team officials have worked for months with Kansas City health officials and the Jackson County Sports Authority to ensure fans will have a safe experience, the team said. City health director Dr. Fredrick Echols says new COVID-19 infections have been declining and the positivity rate in St. Louis dipped below 5% for the first time since mid-September.
Intense No. 4 Illinois makes statement, drubs No. 2 Michigan
Read full article: Intense No. 4 Illinois makes statement, drubs No. 2 MichiganMichigan can still wrap that up with a win in either of its last two regular-season games — or if Illinois loses its last game this weekend. The Wolverines are scheduled to play three fewer games than Illinois, and the size of this blowout — without Dosunmu — will resonate. Illinois could certainly pass Michigan as well after this game, but the Illini still have four more losses than the Wolverines. Plus, both Michigan and Illinois have more tests to come before the next poll. Michigan: The Wolverines finish the regular season with a home-and-home series against rival Michigan State, starting Thursday night in Ann Arbor.
Michigan St tops No. 5 Illinois 81-72, bolsters NCAA chances
Read full article: Michigan St tops No. 5 Illinois 81-72, bolsters NCAA chancesTrent Frazier scored 22 points for Illinois, whose star players weren't as productive as usual against a suddenly stingy defense. Michigan State: Hall of Fame Coach Tom Izzo hasn't missed the NCAA Tournament since 1997. They shot 24% and were held to 26 points in the first half at Michigan State before shooting better and scoring more in the second half. POLL IMPLICATIONSThe Illini, who haven't won at Michigan State since 2015, will likely slip in the AP Top 25 after getting upset as a seven-point favorite. Michigan State: Hosts Ohio State on Thursday night.
The Latest: Howard U cancels remainder of men's hoops season
Read full article: The Latest: Howard U cancels remainder of men's hoops seasonTop prospect Makur Maker was limited to 23 points in 48 minutes over just two games during his freshman season. ___The NFL reports it had no positive tests for players and one positive among other personnel during Super Bowl week. It’s the 34th game postponed so far this season, which is roughly a quarter of the way through. ___Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington has tested positive for the coronavirus and has withdrawn from the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Three staff members and one management official have also tested positive at the club.
No. 7 Michigan uses strong defense to rout Purdue 70-53
Read full article: No. 7 Michigan uses strong defense to rout Purdue 70-537 Michigan relied on a staunch defense to beat Purdue 70-53 on Friday night. Purdue made its first two 3s in the second half and cut the deficit to 42-32 with 14:58 to play. But the Wolverines answered with six straight points. Purdue: While the Boilermakers had been the Big Ten's hottest team, they sputtered without Stefanovic on the perimeter. ... Livers has had six straight games in double figures.
No. 23 Minnesota hands No. 7 Michigan 1st loss in 75-57 romp
Read full article: No. 23 Minnesota hands No. 7 Michigan 1st loss in 75-57 romp7 Michigan on Saturday, handing the Wolverines their first loss. Minnesota never trailed, holding the best shooting team in the conference to a season-low score and a season-high 20 turnovers. The Gophers were back in their happy place after five days to recuperate and refocus from decisive defeats last week at Michigan and Iowa. The Wolverines had seven turnovers in the first seven minutes and just never established a rhythm in their half court. Minnesota, the sixth Big Ten team ranked, will undoubtedly slide up several spots.
Garza scores 33, No. 5 Iowa beats No. 16 Minnesota 86-71
Read full article: Garza scores 33, No. 5 Iowa beats No. 16 Minnesota 86-71Iowa center Luka Garza (55) celebrates with teammate Jordan Bohannon (3) after making a 3-point basket during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Minnesota, Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, in Iowa City, Iowa. All rights reservedIOWA CITY, Iowa – Luka Garza scored 33 points and Joe Wieskamp added 20 as No. Iowa, which led 39-37 at halftime, opened the second half with a 22-6 run. Minnesota (10-4, 3-4) rallied from a 63-45 deficit to get to within five points twice late in the second half. The 1,000th point came on a free throw with 17:48 left in the second half.
Oregon out of top 10 of women's Top 25 after loss to UCLA
Read full article: Oregon out of top 10 of women's Top 25 after loss to UCLA11 in the AP Top 25 released a day after the team's 27-game winning streak ended with a two-point loss to then-No. Oregon entered the Top 25 at No. 11 in the 2017-18 preseason poll and moved up a spot in the first regular-season poll that year. The Cardinal were followed by Louisville, UConn, North Carolina State and South Carolina in the poll. Before this season the conference had six teams in the Top 25 in the same week only twice — on Nov. 17, 2014, and Jan. 14, 2019.
No. 10 Iowa wins 77-75 as free throws cost No. 14 Rutgers
Read full article: No. 10 Iowa wins 77-75 as free throws cost No. 14 RutgersIowa guard Jordan Bohannon (3) shoots against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Piscataway, N.J., Saturday, Jan. 2, 2021. 10 Iowa, but otherwise, 14th-ranked Rutgers managed to stifle the Big Ten's top offense. Garza scored 15 of his 25 points in the second half and Iowa took advantage of Rutgers' abysmal free-throw shooting for a 77-75 victory Saturday. Rutgers (7-2, 3-2 Big Ten) has struggled at the foul line this season, hitting just 62%. “Wins and losses happen, but what we took away from today is we got to hit foul shots,” Rutgers guard Ron Harper Jr. said.
6 years later, Alabama and Ohio State go at it again
Read full article: 6 years later, Alabama and Ohio State go at it againSix years later, Ohio State and Alabama meet again, the Tide still rolling and the Buckeyes again looking for an upset. How Fields is feeling will be the main story line heading into the title game. Alabama was the top seed in the first four-team playoff after the 2014 season, but Ohio State beat the Tide 42-35 in the semifinal Sugar Bowl behind Meyer, Ezekiel Elliott and Cardale Jones. That Ohio State even got to play at all was surprising after the Big Ten canceled its fall season in August only to reverse course in September,"With everything this team has been through this last 10 months or so, I’m just so happy for this group of guys,” Ohio State linebacker Tuf Borland said. Alabama opened as a touchdown favorite over Ohio State, riding a prolific offense that features two Heisman Trophy finalists.