No more FCS foes for Big Ten?
Brian Bennett discusses the Big Ten’s decision to stop scheduling nonconference football games against FCS programs.
Huskers, Wildcats cruise against FCS foes
There was zero drama in Lincoln, Neb., and Evanston, Ill., as both No. 25 Nebraska and Northwestern cruised to easy wins against overmatched FCS opponents. Let’s keep this short and sweet … Nebraska…
Gray, Gophers cruise to 2-0 start
Big Ten teams should beat FCS teams. It’s not a big deal when it happens. But for a Minnesota program that had dropped consecutive games to FCS foes (North Dakota State and South…
On the rebound: Michigan, PSU, Wisconsin
Michigan and Penn State aren’t used to this. The Wolverines and Nittany Lions entered Saturday’s games with a combined record of 201-39-5 in season openers. Penn State hadn’t dropped its first game since…
Badgers get a scare from Northern Iowa
We’ve become so accustomed to seeing Wisconsin blow out opponents, even excellent ones, at Camp Randall Stadium that many of us assumed the opener against FCS Northern Iowa would be a laugher. But…
College Football 2012: Big Ten Wrong to Oppose 6-6 Bowl Eligibility
CBSSports.com’s Dennis Dodd came out with a report today that the NCAA was considering delegating bowl eligibility requirements to its conference commissioners. That would be a remarkable change, because in order to fill…
Iowa Football: Key Matchups for Hawkeyes vs. Indiana
On Oct. 22, the Iowa Hawkeyes will suit up against the Indiana Hoosiers for the University of Iowa’s 100th homecoming game. I’d like to blow this game up into more than it is…
Michigan State Football: Is This Defense the Best in the Big Ten?
The common refrain through the first half of the season when it came to the Michigan State Spartans sitting near or at the top of all four major defensive categories in the NCAA…
Colorado Buffaloes vs Washington State Cougars – Keys to the Game
1-3, 0-0 NR (AP) NR (Coaches Poll) October 1st, 2011 Who: Colorado Buffaloes vs. Washington St. Cougars Where: Folsom Field – Boulder, Co 1:30pm MT TV: FCS Pacific Radio: AM 850 KOA Live…
Analyzing the Enemy: Michigan State Spartans
Mark Dantonio’s fifth season as Michigan State head coach began with a tepid performance against FCS school Youngstown State, and then hit an early nadir when the Spartans lost to Notre Dame in…
