Hoge: Week 8 Big Ten Football Report
Full preview and predictions of this week's Big Ten action.
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Full preview and predictions of this week's Big Ten action.
When Illinois picked up its first loss of the season at the hands of Ohio State on Saturday, a shot at an undefeated season wasn't the only thing lost.
The Illini host Ohio State in a game they should win. If they lose, I think a lot of concerns about this team will be realized. But how much stock can we put into a win?
The Cornhuskers head to Madison and face the defending conference champs in the biggest game of the week -- not just in the Big Ten, but nationally.
If you haven't looked at this week's slate of Big Ten games, you might not want to. It's ugly.
Can Notre Dame beat the Spartans? Sure, they are at home and have the talent to it. But what leads you to believe the turnovers are just going to disappear?
After a somewhat slow first week of Big Ten football in which only two teams played other BCS opponents, things heat up slightly in Week 2 as four Big Ten teams will play BCS opponents.
Ohio State has had a strangle hold on the league in recent years – winning at least a share of the conference championship for the past six seasons –but heading into 2011, after all of the turmoil that occurred in Columbus during the off-season, 2011 may just mark the end of that streak, potentially opening the door for a wild conference race.
An in-depth 2011 Big Ten Football Preview with predictions and a look at each team's general outlook, strengths, question marks, key games and trap games.
Joe Paterno has been released from the hospital, two days after getting blindsided at Penn State practice by a player and injuring his right shoulder and pelvis.
With college football camps opening up around the country, the USA Today Coaches Poll was released Thursday.
After much debate among coaches, the Big Ten officially announced Thursday that the conference will adopt a nine-game schedule starting with the 2017 season.
Adam Hoge breaks down which Big Ten coaches are on the hot seat this season and which coaches are completely safe.
It's been nearly a year since Nebraska agreed to join the Big Ten. Everything that has happened since has been a disaster.
DePaul rallied from 14 down to defeat Penn State 75-73 in the second round of the NCAA tournament.
Surprisingly, seven Big Ten teams punched their tickets to the NCAA Tournament last night, but outside of the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes, do any of the other teams have what it takes to make a run to Houston?
The crowd watched, sitting at the edges of their seats, as Penn State and Ohio State tipped off in the Big Ten title game. Six points separated the two teams at the break and both teams turned up the heat after. However, Ohio State managed to keep the lead for the win.
As the NCAA Tournament Selection Show nears, at least three Big Ten teams are still wondering if they will be dancing.
The first half between Penn State and Indiana was close, only one point separated the two teams. It wasn't until the final few minutes the Nittany Lions broke away to seal the seal the win.
It's official – March Madness is here and kicks into high gear this week as conference tournaments begin. Some sports fans say this is the best time of the year and I don't argue with that.
With the Big Ten regular season officially wrapped up, there is still one order of business to take care of before teams learn their post-season fate: The Big Ten Tournament.
The Northwestern Wildcats couldn't hang on facing Penn State. Only three points separated the two teams at the half, but the Nittany Lions erupted in the second half to seal the win over the Wildcats.
The Northwestern Wildcats couldn't get the right pace against Penn State, struggling to score. Penn State picked up the pace even further in the second half, leaving the Wildcats no chance to win.
In business there's a saying that you need to spend money to make money. And it could be argued that the same goes for winning football games.
Meta agreed to pay $17 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
The Chicago Public Schools are back in the swing of things, with hundreds of laid-off educators back in the classroom.
Pinch-hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a game-winning, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Flash floods tore through a valley in Nepal, sweeping away villages and hundreds of tourists, with Americans among the missing, authorities say.
The Chicago Public Schools are back in the swing of things, with hundreds of laid-off educators back in the classroom.
Mayor Brandon Johnson on Tuesday unveiled a plan to eliminate the city's $85 million budget deficit for this year.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
A federal judge on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to toss out her 2021 conviction on sex-trafficking charges and 20-year prison sentence.
President Trump said the U.S. is considering changing the name of Lake Ontario to "Lake America" amid an escalating trade fight with Canada.
Cook County homeowners are again facing a sharper increase in property taxes this year than businesses, the Office of Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced Monday.
Contracted linemen from out of state sat idle in a Griffith church parking lot for hours without work orders from NIPSCO, as residents in Northwest Indiana approach two weeks without power.
A law firm has filed a class action lawsuit against NIPSCO, alleging the utility's failure to manage trees and vegetation has left thousands of Northwest Indiana residents without power for up to two weeks.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
A new Illinois law signed by Gov. Pritzker offers up to $1,000 to eligible homeowners hit by storm damage, but the money won't be available until next year — and the program only covers certain areas of Chicago.
Possible measles exposures have been reported at a high school in Maple Park, Illinois, and a pediatric clinic in South Elgin, Kane County health officials said.
Dozens of cases of E. coli and salmonella in multiple states are linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, health officials say.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Researchers from the University of Chicago have uncovered some information on how space travel affects — or actually doesn't affect — the heart.
As people age, it becomes crucial to do whatever possible to protect from issues like memory loss. But leading neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter said the process actually starts well before advanced age.
A Wisconsin prosecutor says he will not file election bribery charges against billionaire Elon Musk even though the state's bipartisan elections commission said he likely broke state law.
An expert blames Illinois lawmakers and "internecine political problems" for the failure to seal a deal for a new stadium within the state for the Chicago Bears.
Real estate investment and development firm Concord Capital has acquired nine apartment buildings on Elaine Place, a single-block residential street in Chicago's East Lakeview community.
The Chicago Plan Commission voted Thursday to approve a plan to redevelop Ford City Mall into an industrial complex, despite objections from some neighbors.
A new Barnes & Noble bookstore opened in the heart of downtown Chicago on Wednesday, while separately, a building that used to house an old Barnes & Noble store in the Gold Coast was being demolished.
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Dolly Parton was a native and lifelong resident of Tennessee, but she made numerous visits and forged numerous ties to Chicago over the years.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
It has been a frustrating stretch for residents of Northwest Indiana who were without power for two whole weeks, and many want to know why it took so long to restore power — and whether such outages can be prevented. Illinois state Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago) joins Audrina Sinclair to discuss the issue.
The jury will soon decide the case of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother on trial in the murder of her three children. Legal Analyst Irv Miller has analysis.
The Chicago Public Schools are back in the swing of things, with hundreds of laid-off educators back in the classroom. Lauren Victory reports.
NIPSCO said power has been restored to 99% of customers impacted by this month's devastating storms.
Meteorologist Laura Bannon is tracking storms in the Chicago area.
NIPSCO said power has been restored to 99% of customers impacted by this month's devastating storms.
Three men were injured after a shooting on Chicago's West Side on Tuesday night.
Arab American Action Network says the teen was placed in the hold by the officer while speaking at a police and fire commission meeting on Aug. 5.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Meta agreed to pay $17 billion to settle allegations that its social media platforms are addictive.
Police in west suburban Oak Brook used a new tool aimed at limiting high-speed chases to catch a fleeing van while responding to a burglary call overnight.
The program was launched by the utility company last year, with some saying it makes it easier to address problem poles.
She was counting down the days to the first day of 5th grade until her school district told her she didn't have a spot there. Now, a federal judge has ordered the district to put the 10-year-old girl with autism back in her neighborhood school.
Who you gonna call if someone locks you out of your own charity? That's the question members of a Ghostbusters-themed nonprofit say they're asking.
Residents of Ogleby Towers on Wednesday morning spoke out about the system that constantly changes their rent, which they say makes it hard to budget.
Pinch-hitter Ryan Waldschmidt hit a game-winning, two-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to stun the Chicago Cubs 5-4 on Tuesday night.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
Peters also went deep in the sixth, extending his career-high homer streak to four games.
Starter Natasha Cloud (right knee injury) played 16 minutes in the first half and DiJonai Carrington (foot) logged four minutes.
Chicago Bears offensive lineman Braxton Jones took all of the first-team reps at left tackle during Tuesday's practice at Halas Hall, but head coach Ben Johnson didn't sound like he's close to deciding a winner in that competition.
One person was killed and another was wounded in a shooting Sunday night at a hotel in northwest suburban Wheeling.
At least four people were killed, and 17 more were injured, in weekend shootings across Chicago as of Sunday, according to police.
Chicago police this weekend issued a warning about a string of armed robberies in the city's Bronzeville community.
Illinois State Police and the FBI announced this weekend that they may have a new lead, though not a suspect, in the 1992 murder of college student Tammy Zywicki.
Chicago police were investigating early Sunday after a man was slashed to death the night before in Washington Park.
