Alabama, Oregon, FSU, Ohio State Selected For Inaugural College Football Playoff

Alabama, Oregon, Florida State and Ohio State have been selected to play in the first College Football Playoff.

• Dec 7, 2014

No. 6 Buckeyes Blow Out No. 11 Badgers 59-0

While Ohio State fans chanted "We want 'Bama," coach Urban Meyer argued for an opportunity.

• Dec 7, 2014

Emma: Buckeyes Are Deserving Of College Football Playoff Spot

A 59-0 thrashing of the Wisconsin Badgers proved that the Buckeyes are elite.

• Dec 7, 2014

College Football Spotlight: The Playoff Begins Now

The College Football Playoff will determine college football's first national champion in the new playoff model in January, but the real playoff begins this weekend.

• Dec 2, 2014

Keidel: Giving Thanks For Sports

Since we are upon our great day of gratitude, let's look to sports for reasons to give thanks.

• Nov 26, 2014

Heisman Watch: J.T. Barrett Has Led Ohio State's Resurrection As Playoff Contender

If you are looking for this year's young rising star with a shot to win the Heisman Trophy, look no further than Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett.

• Nov 20, 2014

5 Must-Watch College Football Games This Weekend

With teams vying for four playoff spots and bowl game placements, this weekend can either cause a big shakeup or solidify seeds/rankings.

• Nov 6, 2014

CFB Spotlight: Big Games In November Separate Contenders From Pretenders

Our expectations before the start of the season can quickly be tarnished in a flash.

• Nov 3, 2014

No. 13 Ohio St. Rolls In 55-14 Win Over Illinois

Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett threw for 167 yards.

• Nov 2, 2014

5 Games That Will Be Vital In Determing College Football Playoff Teams

Nov. 29 looms as a huge day in deciding who will nab the four CFP spots.

• Oct 23, 2014

CFB Spotlight: Get Ready To Debate 1-Loss Playoff Contenders

Which one-loss team has the edge? So many pivotal games are still to come.

• Oct 21, 2014

Neither Northwestern Nor Illinois Is Chicago's Team

The city's collegiate fandom rests with Notre Dame more than anything.

• Oct 3, 2014

Emma's End-Around: Turmoil In Michigan

Brady Hoke's seat is scalding hot.

• Sep 26, 2014

Pat Fitzgerald Is Really Salty About Northwestern's Struggles

"We're an embarrassment," Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald says.

• Sep 10, 2014

College Football Spotlight: Battered Big Ten Is Beleaguered, But Not Beaten Just Yet

Unfortunately for the Big Ten, the chance to prove itself on the national stage in 2014 has officially been missed.

• Sep 9, 2014

Baffoe: End Of Notre Dame-Michigan Rivalry A Perfect NCAA Metaphor

Saturday's game is the last on the docket between the Wolverines and Irish.

• Sep 5, 2014

Emma's End-Around: Oh, What A Night

Michigan State-Oregon is must-watch TV, plus 10 Big Ten thoughts and power rankings.

• Sep 5, 2014

Wisch: With Attendance, Illini Losing The Numbers Game

Illinois' football attendance has been dwindling for five straight seasons.

• Sep 4, 2014

Emma: As Northwestern Falters, Fitzgerald Held Accountable

For all Pat Fitzgerald's flashy words, the Wildcats haven't had much success lately.

• Sep 4, 2014

Notre Dame, Ohio State Agree To Home-and-Home Series

The two programs will clash in 2022 and 2023.

• Sep 4, 2014

Wisch: It Should Be 'Bowl Or Bust' For Beckman In 2014

No Illini coach has started with three straight losing seasons since 1977-'79.

• Aug 29, 2014

Emma's End-Around: How The Big Ten Will Be Won

Stability is such a key in the Big Ten, and Ohio State and Michigan State have it.

• Aug 29, 2014

Wisch: Let's End The Culture Of Fear Around Derrick Rose

People worry when Derrick Rose doesn't play. Then they worry when he does play.

• Aug 28, 2014

Emma: Big Ten Power Rankings, Preseason Edition

With an elite defense, Mark Dantonio's Spartans are dreaming of the College Football Playoff.

• Aug 25, 2014

Wisch: 5 Thoughts On The Illini Basketball Schedule

Illinois' Big Ten slate starts tough, but there's opportunity for a strong finish.

• Aug 22, 2014

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