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When Mel Tucker Did the Greatest Unintentional Comedy Bit in B1G Media Day History

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With Big Ten Media Days this week, we flashback and re-up some of the most memorable moments from past talking seasons. This Bo Pelini post originally ran on July 28, 2014.  Michigan State coach Mel Tucker is currently at the podium for his third Big Ten Media Day. Once again, he is doing what all football coaches do at all Media Days- speaking for prolonged periods of time … [Read more...] about When Mel Tucker Did the Greatest Unintentional Comedy Bit in B1G Media Day History

Ohio State Enters 2026 as the No. 1 Team in FPI — and One of the Hardest Schedules in the Country

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Ohio State arrives at the 2026 season carrying the most flattering possible number from the sport's most prominent computer model. ESPN's Football Power Index has the Buckeyes ranked No. 1 nationally, and several outlets have slotted them into way-too-early playoff bracket projections as a top seed. The tension, according to Sports Illustrated, is that nine of Ohio State's … [Read more...] about Ohio State Enters 2026 as the No. 1 Team in FPI — and One of the Hardest Schedules in the Country

Caleb Tiernan, Evan Beernsten Move Northwestern Closer to 200 All-Time NFL Draft Picks

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Northwestern Wildcats football fans knew Caleb Tiernan was going to be drafted, but we didn't know Evan Beernsten would! Both guys will continue wearing purple as each of them went to one of the two NFL teams that features this distinctive color. Tiernan went in the third round, with the No. 97 pick, to the Minnesota Vikings. … [Read more...] about Caleb Tiernan, Evan Beernsten Move Northwestern Closer to 200 All-Time NFL Draft Picks

Illini Head Coach Bret Bielema Sees a Bit of Vederian Lowe in NFL Draft Prospect J.C. Davis

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Former Illinois Fighting Illini left tackle J.C. Davis is likely to hear his name called at some point on Saturday in the NFL Draft. Most prospect big boards have him in the range of 110s-170s overall. That is basically the mid fourth to early sixth round. Perhaps the Oakland native and New Mexico transfer could surprise, and get selected on Friday night, in the third round, … [Read more...] about Illini Head Coach Bret Bielema Sees a Bit of Vederian Lowe in NFL Draft Prospect J.C. Davis

Tennesseee Debuts Smokey XII, New Rocky Top Tradition (SmokeyDawg98) Grows

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Without a doubt, the Tennessee Volunteers have two of the best traditions in all of college sports in the playing of "Rocky Top" and their mascot, a Bluetick Coonhound named Smokey. "Rocky Top," first recorded by the Osborne Brothers, was released on Christmas Day in 1967. In 1982 it became one of the state of Tennessee's official songs. Written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, … [Read more...] about Tennesseee Debuts Smokey XII, New Rocky Top Tradition (SmokeyDawg98) Grows

UCLA, Purdue, Northwestern, Illini Among Big Ten Tournament Storylines

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The final weekend of the college basketball regular season is upon us, and with it lots of seeding implications are still at stake. We're only five days away from the start of the Big Ten Tournament, which will be staged at the United Center in Chicago this year. So with that in mind, let's take a look at some of the major storylines heading into the BTT. Narratives abound with … [Read more...] about UCLA, Purdue, Northwestern, Illini Among Big Ten Tournament Storylines

Matt Patricia’s First Season by the Numbers: A Look Back at Year One in Columbus

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Numbers don't lie. And the numbers Matt Patricia posted in his first season at Ohio State tell a story that even the most skeptical observer would have a hard time arguing with. When Patricia was hired in February 2025 to replace Jim Knowles, he inherited a defense that had just helped win a national championship. The bar was already at the ceiling. Somehow, Patricia's unit … [Read more...] about Matt Patricia’s First Season by the Numbers: A Look Back at Year One in Columbus

Nick Martinelli Deserves a Huge Send-off vs Purdue Boilermakers on Senior Night

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The Northwestern Wildcats will have a very special Senior Night when the #8 Purdue Boilermakers come to town in midweek. Nick Martinelli, last season's Big Ten scoring champion, who leads the league in points per game again this term, will play his final home game. The Glenview, Illinois native, so i.e. the local kid, will have a massive cheering contingent on hand for this … [Read more...] about Nick Martinelli Deserves a Huge Send-off vs Purdue Boilermakers on Senior Night