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Wisconsin is starting to look like Wisconsin again
The Badgers' defense turned in its third straight dominant performance. And had quite the celebration afterward, too.
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No complacency here: No. 2 Oregon continues to look like a championship contender.
The Ducks dominated Purdue after a quick turnaround, reminding the Big Ten of their might presence.
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Alabama (still) looks like Alabama in throttling of Wisconsin
The Kalen DeBoer Era is off to a great start, as the Crimson Tide are 3-0 after dominating the Badgers at Camp Randall.
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Notre Dame makes statement in season-opening win at Texas A&M
This was Marcus Freeman's vision in all of its glory, a gutsy upset in SEC country that opens up a world of possibilities for the Irish.
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Michigan on the brink of settling family business after a Rose Bowl win for the ages
“Now you saw the result of having those failures,” Jack Harbaugh said after an epic OT win over Alabama
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Pac-12 gives us one last night to remember as Washington punches Playoff ticket
There were lots of tears in Sin City. Some from the happy Huskies, others from the sad conference staffers who knew this would be the last night of its…
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Michigan has completely flipped the script on Ohio State
"I don’t think they wanted it like how I wanted it," Michigan WR Roman Wilson said of the Buckeyes.
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Northwestern is bowl-bound after closing Ryan Field with a bang
David Braun is the new 'Cats boss. And he will have a new home — several new homes, in the short-term — after closing down Ryan Field with a win.
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Could David Braun end up getting the Northwestern job full-time?
The Wildcats' search for a leader is underway, and Braun remains under consideration.
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Notre Dame's rout of USC is validation of Marcus Freeman's leadership
The Irish didn't just beat their rivals; they dominated the undefeated Trojans from start to finish. They changed the direction of their season, and…
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Penn State keeps winning big. Can it win the Big Ten? The answer is coming soon.
The Nittany Lions have an elite defense. Their offense is elite on paper, though it will have to do more if the program wants to get by Ohio State and…
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There is no way around it: Notre Dame gave this game away
A win over Ohio State would have been a defining moment for Marcus Freeman's team. Instead, the staff froze, ruining an epic atmosphere and leaving all…
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