College football's midseason true freshman All-America team
Caleb Williams, Brock Bowers and Denzel Burke are among the true freshmen who have truly stood out so far this season.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
6-0, 2nd in Big Ten - East
Capital One Fan Vote: Who is the best team in the Big Ten?
The Big Ten has emerged as a powerhouse with four teams in the top 10. Who is the best? Ohio State, Michigan, Penn State or Michigan State?
Oklahoma's QB situation, Cincinnati's playoff position and more college football takeaways
Our reporters put Week 7 of the college football season into perspective, from Oklahoma's quarterback situation to the crowded Big Ten race.
What makes every playoff contender so good
From Georgia's defense to Oklahoma's newfound explosiveness and Ohio State's skill corps, we look at each title contender's greatest strength.
Kiper picks first-round sleepers for the 2022 NFL draft: Six prospects who could rise
Michigan safety Daxton Hill is among the ascending prospects who could go high in next April's draft.
Bowl projections and analysis: Who moves up with Iowa going down?
With Purdue knocking off No. 2 Iowa, we reshuffle our bowl matchups and break down the playoff, the most intriguing matchups and more.
College football Power Rankings after Week 7
With another week in college football behind us, it's time to look at this week's Power Rankings.
Breaking down the College Football Playoff path for each top contender
Georgia seems like a lock, but Iowa's loss to Purdue scrambles the College Football Playoff picture once again and leaves these next 10 teams with a legitimate chance -- provided certain things fall their way.
What's next for each team in the AP Top 25?
With the release of the latest AP poll, here's what is next up for each team in the new rankings.
College football SP+ rankings after Week 7
Despite the week-to-week chaos of the 2021 season, the truly elite teams are starting to separate themselves in the SP+ rankings.
College Football Playoff picks after Week 7
Find out who makes the College Football Playoff picks this week.
What a 12-team College Football Playoff would look like midway through the 2021 season
How many Big Ten teams get into the playoff in a 12-team field? What does an expanded field mean for Georgia's championship chances? And what about the Group of 5? Our analytics team takes a look.
2021 midseason awards: Malik Willis for Heisman? A D-line sweep for Aidan Hutchinson?
Pro Football Focus crunches the midseason numbers to determine which players should be leading the chase for college football's prestigious awards.
The state of college football recruiting: Top classes, standout prospects, key visits and more
From the top college football prospects who are still taking visits to the teams that have had strong classes, we take a broad look at the recruiting world.
2022 recruiting class rankings: Alabama, Oklahoma rise in top 10
Fresh off the ESPN 300 update, Alabama moves past Notre Dame in search of back-to-back No. 1 classes, while Oklahoma and Georgia are also climbing.
College football's 2021 midseason All-America team
Which players are standing out as the college football season hits the midpoint?
Capital One Fan Vote: Which undefeated team outside the top four can make the playoff?
Oklahoma State, Michigan, Kentucky and Michigan State are all undefeated. Which team has the best shot at making the College Football Playoff?
College football midseason takeaways: Surprises, disappointments, Heisman picks and more
We're at the halfway point of the regular season. Here are our reporters' breakdowns on Heisman candidates, surprises, disappointments and what's in store for the rest of the season.
Breaking down the fatal flaws of every playoff contender
Since it seems anyone can lose this college football season, we look at the biggest issue facing all 18 teams still in the CFP hunt.
Who will make the College Football Playoff?
With help from the Allstate Playoff Predictor, you can pick a top title contender, play out its season and see what chances it has to make the top four at the end of the year.
What's next for each team in the AP Top 25?
With the AP poll coming out, here's what is next up for each team in the new rankings.
College football SP+ rankings after Week 6
On the heels of a dominant Ohio State win and Alabama's upset loss, the Buckeyes are No. 2 in the latest SP+ rankings, behind only Georgia.
'Not on our watch': U-M rebuffs Huskers upset bid
Michigan trailed for the first time this season against Nebraska but made the plays down the stretch to secure a 32-29 win.
Moody's late FG lifts No. 9 Michigan past Nebraska 32-29
— Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh called the ninth-ranked Wolverines' come-from-behind victory over Nebraska a “Clint Eastwood win.”
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2021 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 4-0 | 7-0 |
| Michigan | 3-0 | 6-0 |
| Ohio State | 3-0 | 5-1 |
| Penn State | 2-1 | 5-1 |
| Maryland | 1-2 | 4-2 |
| Indiana | 0-3 | 2-4 |
| Rutgers | 0-4 | 3-4 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Iowa | 3-1 | 6-1 |
| Minnesota | 2-1 | 4-2 |
| Purdue | 2-1 | 4-2 |
| Northwestern | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| Wisconsin | 1-2 | 3-3 |
| Illinois | 1-3 | 2-5 |
| Nebraska | 1-4 | 3-5 |
2021 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards194.0103rd
Rushing Yards246.57th
Points For38.827th
Points Against15.5122nd
2021 Polls & Rankings
| AP | AFCA COACHES |
|---|---|
| 6 | 6 |
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Johnson | CB | Committed | 88 |
| Tyler Morris | WR | Committed | 83 |
| Kody Jones | ATH | Committed | 80 |
| Tay'shawn Trent | WR | Committed | 80 |
| Jayden Denegal | QB-PP | Committed | 79 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | J. Butt | John Mackey Award |
| 2016 | J. Peppers | Lott IMPACT Trophy |
| 2016 | J. Peppers | Paul Hornung Award |
| 2011 | D. Molk | Rimington Trophy |
| 2006 | L. Woodley | Lombardi Award |