Teddy Greenstein – Page 185

Macgarrett Kings Jr. of Michigan State makes a catch in front of Iowa's Greg Mabin.

Michigan State tips Iowa 16-13 for Big Ten championship and playoff spot

June 16, 2018 at 10:34 a.m.

The Big Ten is forever trying to bury its image of "three yards and a cloud of dust." That motivation strongly factored into the league's decision to play its annual...

Ohio State's Ezekiel Elliott, a finalist for the Silver Football award, has shown he is the best running back in the Big Ten.

Tribune Silver Football finalists: C.J. Beathard, Connor Cook, Ezekiel Elliott

June 16, 2018 at 10:18 a.m.

The Connor Cook-C.J. Beathard debate might be settled Saturday night, when Michigan State and Iowa tangle in the Big Ten championship game. Ohio State's Ezekiel Elliott already proved he's the...

Iowa's Desmond King falls to the ground after making an interception against Northwestern in October,

Big Ten preview: Iowa vs. Michigan State

June 16, 2018 at 10:10 a.m.

Big Ten championship game TV: 7 p.m. at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis; FOX-32 Line: Michigan State by 3.5. Records: Iowa 12-0, 8-0 Big Ten; Michigan State 11-1, 7-1. Last meeting:...

Alabama running back Derrick Henry rushes for some of his 271 yards against Auburn in November's Iron Bowl.

SEC preview: Alabama vs. Florida

June 16, 2018 at 10:18 a.m.

SEC championship game TV: 3 p.m. at the Georgia Dome, Atlanta; CBS-2 Line: Alabama by 18.5. Records: Alabama 11-1, 7-1 SEC; Florida 10-2, 7-1. Last meeting: Alabama won 42-21 on...

Stanford running back Christian McCaffrey, center, celebrates with teammates after they defeated Southern California 41-31 in September.

Pac-12 preview: Stanford vs. USC

June 16, 2018 at 10:18 a.m.

Pac-12 championship game TV: 6:45 p.m. at Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, Calif.; ESPN. Line: Stanford by 4.5. Records: Stanford 10-2, 8-1 Pac-12; USC 8-4, 6-3. Last meeting: Stanford won 41-31...

Clemson quarterback Deshaun Watson needs a strong showing against North Carolina to get on the Heisman short list.

ACC preview: Clemson vs. North Carolina

June 16, 2018 at 10:37 a.m.

ACC championship game TV: 7 p.m. at Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, N.C.; ABC-7. Line: Clemson by 4.5. Records: North Carolina 11-1, 8-0 ACC; Clemson 12-0, 8-0. Last meeting: Clemson...

Michigan State offensive lineman Jack Allen, No. 66, and teammates celebrate after Allen ran for a nine yard touchdown against Penn State on Nov. 28, 2015.

Teddy Greenstein’s Big Ten championship game pick

May 23, 2019 at 7:06 p.m.

When Rutgers took a 31-10 lead over Maryland on Saturday, I thought: "Sweet. I finally picked a Terps game right." Then Maryland scored 33 second-half points, rewarding those crazy enough...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard might not get the same press as Michigan Statet counterpart Connor Cook, but he's much more valuable to the Hawkeyes.

Michigan State, Iowa bring similar styles into Big Ten championship game

May 23, 2019 at 7:06 p.m.

Dave Wannstedt has observed Kirk Ferentz and Mark Dantonio since the days of rotary phones and film projectors. "I've known these guys for 30 years," he said, "and nothing has...

Iowa quarterback C.J. Beathard dives over the Indiana defense to score against the Hoosiers on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2015.

C.J. Beathard relies on toughness, instinct for unbeaten Iowa

June 16, 2018 at 10:24 a.m.

It was a play that Iowa center Austin Blythe called "the epitome" of C.J. Beathard. And one that old-school coach Kirk Ferentz, borrowing an advertising slogan that dates to 1961,...

Ohio State players take to the Michigan Stadium field.

Ohio State, North Carolina need chaos to crack College Football Playoff

May 23, 2019 at 7:06 p.m.

This college football season has given us wild endings (The Big House Blunder), dominant performances (Derrick Henry rushed HOW MANY times against Auburn?) and a lot of head coach firings....

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