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The Huskers hit rock bottom in 2017, yet guess how many fans showed up for their final home game? More than 90,000, extending a Memorial Stadium sellout streak that began in 1962. The fan base is the league's best, and the Tunnel Walk brings chills. The industry has caught up to Osborne's pioneering emphasis on weight training, academic support and walk-ons but this is still a great place to coach if you can lure players from out west and mollify all those fans (and Osborne) who have a stake in this life-consuming program.

Championship weekend sizzling, but some ideas to make college football even better

May 31, 2019 at 4:36 p.m.

It’s that time of year. Time when college football lovers revel in what’s ahead — in this case, the greatest championship weekend ever, with five games all matching top-12 teams....

Ohio State's J.T. Barrett, Wisconsin's Jonathan Taylor and Penn State's Saquon Barkley are the 2017 baiduhai Silver Football finalists.

The 2017 baiduhai Silver Football finalists are …

May 31, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

Two of the three finalists for the Big Ten’s top football award can stare each other down in the conference championship game Saturday night at Lucas Oil Stadium. But that...

The award for the most points allowed by a Big Ten team in 2017 goes to …

Wisconsin or bust? Ohio State 8th in CFP rankings but ‘little separation’ from No. 5 Alabama

May 31, 2019 at 4:33 p.m.

Four takeaways from the unveiling of Tuesday’s College Football Playoff rankings: 1. Ohio State might have to win Big Ten title game 59-0. That’s what happened the last time the...

Urban Meyer channels Dr. Evil while Nebraska waits out Scott Frost

May 31, 2019 at 4:39 p.m.

Five things we learned after a Big Ten weekend with a shutout (by Wisconsin), a rally (by Ohio State) and a coach’s last call. 1. Urban Meyer is borrowing a...

Quarterback Dwayne Haskins (7) of Ohio State runs the ball in the second half against Michigan on Nov. 25, 2017 at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Ohio State victory over Michigan gets freaky with mysterious knee injury

May 31, 2019 at 4:32 p.m.

The 114th installment of The Game had it all — dramatic swings, some historically bad offense, a rabid Big House crowd, an incredible punt return, key injuries, hold-your-breath fumbles that...

Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh, left, and Ohio State coach Urban Meyer will square off in Ann Arbor, Mich., on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2017.

Saturday’s matchup, prediction: Ohio State at Michigan

May 31, 2019 at 4:25 p.m.

TV: 11 a.m. Saturday, FOX-32. Line: Ohio State by 111/2. Records: Ohio State 9-2, 7-1 Big Ten; Michigan 8-3, 5-3. Last meeting: Ohio State's 30-27 double-overtime win on Nov. 26,...

Alabama quarterback Jalen Hurts rolls out to pass against Mercer at Bryant-Denny Stadium on Nov. 18, 2017 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.

Saturday’s matchup, prediction: Alabama at Auburn

May 31, 2019 at 4:29 p.m.

TV: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, CBS-2. Line: Alabama by 41/2. Records: Alabama 11-0, 7-0 SEC; Auburn 9-2, 6-1. Last meeting: Jalen Hurts threw two early interceptions but rebounded to pass for...

Having one awesome Taylor (Jonathan) is not enough for these Badgers. A.J. Taylor led the team Saturday with 79 receiving yards and a touchdown.

Big Ten picks: Can we (please) pretend that last week never happened?

May 31, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

After getting blanked last week, I’m down for some revisionist history. Fortunately, I know the perfect guy to grant me that wish: Michigan running back Karan Higdon, who said of...

Northwestern defensive lineman Tyler Lancaster (1) warms up before the game.

In tough times, Northwestern’s Tyler Lancaster is there for his family

May 31, 2019 at 4:42 p.m.

Tyler Lancaster is Northwestern's man of superlatives — the heaviest, strongest and most eager to smile. Teammates believe the defensive tackle best embodies the ideals of Wildcats football, so they...

Northwestern strength coach Alex Spanos has garnered attention for his sideline histrionics and tight shirts. "If I'm warm and comfortable, I might not be on point," he says. "If I'm ... uncomfortable, I'm always on my toes."

10 things to know about Alex Spanos, Northwestern’s sideline hype man who does not wear a ‘smedium’

May 31, 2019 at 4:37 p.m.

Pat Fitzgerald calls them Northwestern’s “secret sauce.” Well, the secret is out on the Wildcats’ sports performance coaches — especially Alex Spanos. During Saturday’s romp over Minnesota at wind-whipped Ryan...

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