For the past several years, conferences like the SEC, Big 12, and Pac-10 have been complaining that the Big Ten is overrated. I’m a Big Ten fan, but I can’t say that I disagree. After a 9 – 0 start, Iowa rose out of the ashes of the Big Ten this year, and we all held the hope that this would be the team to challenge Florida or Texas or another awesome team for the National Championship.
It doesn’t look like that will be the case. Today, Iowa fell, but not to Penn State (no, they beat them gloriously – sigh …read more

One of the biggest shockers of the season so far has to be today’s game Purdue played against Ohio State. Going into this week, Ohio State’s record wasn’t perfect. That said, Purdue was coming off of a five-game losing streak. So, no one thought that today would be difficult for the Buckeyes.
Yet, it was. So difficult, in fact, that the Boilermakers took advantage of Terrelle Pryor’s fumbles and interceptions and when on to win 26 – 18.
That’s not to say that Purdue only won because Ohio State didn’t play well. Quarterback Joey Elliott did well today, especially in the second …read more

I can’t watch every game, and there are tons not on TV every week. So, instead of blogging about every game, I’ll link you to the people who are talking about it (by conference). If I missed your link, leave a comment!
Northwestern 24, #17 Minnesota 17

Last Call with Jake Simpson: Final thoughts on Saturday’s win at NU Football Insider
Late INT lifts Northwestern past Minnesota 24-17 at Big Ten Network

#21 Michigan State 25, Wisconsin 24

Day 2 at Just Juli
Michigan State vs. Wisconsin at Cave Kurt’s Blog
Sat. Final: Michigan State 25, Wisconsin 24 at Today’s TMJ4 Sports

Central Michigan 37, Indiana 34

Welcome back, Gerry. Central …read more

I can’t watch every game, and there are tons not on TV every week. So, instead of blogging about every game, I’ll link you to the people who are talking about it (by conference). If I missed your link, leave a comment!
Indiana 21, #22 Northwestern 19

Finally, a glimmer: Indiana 21, Northwestern 19. at The Hoosier Report
NU-Indiana Highlights at WNUR Sports

#24 Minnesota 17, Purdue 6

Boilermakers Fall To Minnesota 17-6 at Purdue Boilermakers News

Wisconsin 27, Illinois 17

Wisconsin Badgers football: Illinois keeps itself in check at Badger Beat
Badgers beat Illini to get back on track at Big Ten Network

Michigan State 35, Michigan 21

State …read more

I can’t watch every game, and there are tons not on TV every week. So, instead of blogging about every game, I’ll link you to the people who are talking about it (by conference). If I missed your link, leave a comment!
Northwestern 48, Purdue 26

Northwestern-Purdue Highlights at WNUR Sports
No. 21 Purdue takes down Northwestern Big Ten Network

Iowa 38, Wisconsin 16

Series by series: UW offense against Iowa at Wisconsin Badgers Football

#12 Ohio State 45, #20 Michigan State 7

Ohio State Michigan State Recap at The Nut and the Feisty Weasel

#3 Penn State 46, Michigan 17

Review, Game 8: Penn State 46, Michigan 17 …read more

I can\\\\\\\’t watch every game, and there are tons not on TV every week. So, instead of blogging about every game, I\\\\\\\’ll link you to the people who are talking about it (by conference). If I missed your link, leave a comment!
Illinois against Minnesota

Guest Columnist: My Take on the Illinois-Minnesota Game at Paint the Town Orange
Juiced Up Minnesota Takes Down Illinois at NCAA Football Fanhouse
Minnesota spoils Illinois\\\\\\\’ Homecoming at The Southtown Star

Indiana against Iowa

Indiana gets rolled by Iowa at Cannot Falter
Season-ender: Iowa 45, Indiana 9. at The Hoosier Report

Michigan against Toledo

Let’s make fun of Michigan some more at The Buckeye Battle …read more

Historically, Purdue doesn’t do well against Notre Dame on the road. Historically, I enjoy making fun of ND quarterback Jimmy Clausen.
Some things never change. 
Today, though, I’ll take a break and instead force myself to say three nice things about Clausen. My grandmother used to make us do that when we fought – say three nice things about one another. So here you go, Mammy Boyer: three nice things about J-Claw:
ONE: He had a record day on Saturday. The fighting Irish has no turnovers, and his career-high 275 yards helped lead them to their 38-21 victory. For the record, …read more