Teddy Greenstein

Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald responds to a question during Big Ten football media days Friday, July 19, 2019, in Chicago.

Northwestern is 15-1 in its last 16 Big Ten games and coming off a West Division title. Yet the Wildcats still can’t get any love from media, bettors or computers.

July 21, 2019 at 12:16 p.m.

The ESPN graphic got the attention of Northwestern center Jared Thomas. "I just laughed," he said. Eight teams were listed under "BEST CHANCE TO WIN BIG TEN," according to ESPN's...

Michigan quarterback Brandon Peters throws while pressured by Rutgers linebacker Brandon Russell on Oct. 28, 2017, in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Michigan’s Jim Harbaugh expects his former QB Brandon Peters to win the starting job at Illinois

July 19, 2019 at 6:55 p.m.

Illinois isn't sure who its next quarterback will be. Coach Lovie Smith said Thursday at Big Ten media days he would announce a starter as soon as one separates himself,...

Nebraska quarterback Adrian Martinez (2) carries the ball on Sept. 29, 2018.

Nebraska may be the favorite to win the Big Ten West. The biggest reason is Adrian Martinez, a 19-year-old ‘tough guy’ quarterback.

July 18, 2019 at 7:27 p.m.

Quarterbacks get treated at practice as if they're members of the royal family. Look but don't touch. Nebraska's "Blackshirts" don't always follow that custom. Last year defensive end Khalil Davis...

Bryant McIntosh celebrates after Northwestern defeated the Vanderbilt Commodores 68-66 in the first round on March 16, 2017.

Northwestern adds Bryant McIntosh — 1,683 career points and 700 assists — to its basketball staff

July 17, 2019 at 11:33 a.m.

Northwestern's new assistant director of basketball operations might be the best shooter in the program. Although coach Chris Collins, who starred at Duke, might want a say in that. Collins...

Rondale Moore runs past Ohio State's Sevyn Banks for a touchdown in the Boilermakers' stunning 49-20 victory last fall.

Is this Lovie Smith’s last stand? Can Jonathan Taylor make a run? 1 question for all 14 Big Ten football teams

July 17, 2019 at 10:34 a.m.

Welcome to Big Ten media days. Or as some schools view it, "Congrats on being a senior and having an awesome attitude so we're rewarding you with a trip to...

Is Urban Meyer done coaching college football? Fox Sports is banking on it

July 16, 2019 at 1:18 p.m.

The last TV series Urban Meyer watched was "Seinfeld." "Before that," he says, " 'Cheers.' " The guy's knowledge of pop culture probably rivals yours of the Flex defense. Keep...

Cubs center fielder Jason Heyward celebrates his two-run home run with Anthony Rizzo in the fifth inning against the Pirates on July 14, 2019, at Wrigley Field.

3 takeaways from the Cubs’ sweep of the Pirates, including Joe Maddon getting through to his players and the value of rest

July 15, 2019 at 11:08 a.m.

The Cubs clubhouse was so light after the weekend sweep of the Pirates, even Jason Heyward had jokes. He belittled his own 410-foot, game-winning homer by putting the shine on...

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