#Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week

Well, the awards start comin' and they don't stop comin' for Iowa linebacker Jack Campbell. Campbell has been sweeping up seemingly all of the available awards this season, putting together a Titanic-like performance in the accolades column. Fitting, seeing how Jack Campbell heroically saved the Iowa offense in quite a few Jack Dawson-esque…

The Big Ten announced its annual awards for standout defensive and special teams players in the league on Tuesday afternoon as well select coaches awards and Michigan and Michigan State were well represented. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh was named the Big Ten Coach of the Year while the Wolverines had six players earn All-league honors, three get…

The Indiana Hoosiers try to snap a 7-game losing streak during a visit to Michigan State. IU (3-7, 1-6 Big Ten) are coming off a 56-14 loss to No. 2 Ohio State. Dexter Williams replaced Connor Bazelak at quarterback and threw a long touchdown pass, but the Hoosiers were overmatched. The Spartans (5-5, 3-4) are one win from bowl eligibility. They…

Ohio State will hit the road again this week, traveling to Evanston to take on the Northwestern Wildcats. While last week the Buckeyes took on a Penn State team with just one loss, now they'll be going up against a team with just one win on the season. Last week the Buckeyes faced their toughest test so far this season, trailing Penn State in the…

Rutgers (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten) at No. 3 Ohio State (4-0, 1-0), Saturday, 3:30 p.m. ET (BTN) Line: Ohio State by 40 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. Series record: Ohio State leads 8-0. WHAT'S AT STAKE? Ohio State steamrolled Wisconsin last week in its initial Big Ten test. Rutgers, despite its 3-1 start, shouldn't be a monumental struggle for the…

Maryland football concludes a two-game homestand at SECU Stadium with a noon game against Purdue this Saturday. The Terps are fresh off an imposing 27-13 home win over Michigan State last Saturday. Led by defensive coordinator Brian Williams, their defense was remarkable, making adjustments to allow zero points and only 75 yards in the second…

Michigan State's Mel Tucker shares harsh truths after Washington lossMichigan State football coach Mel Tucker speaks to the media on Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, in East Lansing. Free Press sports writer Chris Solari looks ahead to Michigan State football's Big Ten opener Saturday against Minnesota: Matchup: No. 21 Michigan State (2-1, 0-0 Big Ten) vs.…

Teams looking to start the season 3-0 clash on Saturday when the 11th-ranked Michigan State Spartans face the Washington Huskies. The Spartans opened the season with a pair of home wins, a 35-13 victory over Western Michigan and a 52-0 thumping of Akron. The Huskies also have two home wins, a 45-20 victory over Kent State and a 52-6 thrashing…