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
5-1, 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.
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.
Cincinnati No. 2 in AP poll; Purdue ends drought
Cincinnati moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll Sunday, the first time a team from outside the traditional power conferences has been ranked that high since 2010.
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.
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.
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.
Buckeyes DC keeps 'bounce' despite lesser role
Ohio State defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs said he has maintained "a bounce in my step" despite having playcalling duties stripped from him and given to secondary coach Matt Barnes after the Buckeyes' struggles earlier this season.
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.
College Football Playoff picks after Week 6
Find out who makes the College Football Playoff picks this week.
College football Power Rankings after Week 6
With another chaotic week in college football behind us, it's time to look at this week's Power Rankings.
C.J. Stroud, Garrett Wilson connect for two TDs in OSU blowout (0:48)
Stroud throws 5 TDs, No. 7 Buckeyes bury Maryland 66-17
— C.J. Stroud, who didn't throw a pass in a college football game until five weeks ago, says he's getting better at relaxing amid the chaos.
How Ryan Day spun personal tragedy into advocating for mental health (6:32)
Cincinnati is legit, but can the Bearcats make the CFP?
Luke Fickell has Cincinnati playing at a top-four level, but once again the Bearcats could be doomed by their conference and schedule.
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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 Yards352.29th
Rushing Yards210.522nd
Points For48.57th
Points Against20.592nd
2021 Polls & Rankings
| AP | AFCA COACHES |
|---|---|
| 5 | 5 |
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Hicks | OLB | Committed | 87 |
| Kenyatta Jackson Jr. | DE | Committed | 85 |
| Gabe Powers | OLB | Committed | 85 |
| Caleb Burton | WR | Committed | 84 |
| Kaleb Brown | ATH | Committed | 84 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | C. Young | Chuck Bednarik Award |
| 2019 | C. Young | Bronko Nagurski Award |
| 2019 | C. Young | Ted Hendricks Award |
| 2017 | B. Price | Rimington Trophy |
| 2016 | P. Elflein | Rimington Trophy |