Ohio State gets No. 1 prospect again and more 2022 college football recruiting storylines
Now that college football's early signing period for the class of 2021 has ended, what can we look forward to for next year's class?
2020 Schedule
2020 Schedule
3-4, 4th in Big Ten - West
Minnesota, Nebraska, Michigan St. to decline bids
Minnesota and Nebraska will not accept invitations to a bowl game, the schools announced Saturday.
Larsh's FG lifts Wisconsin past Minnesota 20-17 in OT
— Collin Larsh kicked a 30-yard field goal in overtime to give Wisconsin a 20-17 victory over Minnesota in the battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe in the most-played rivalry in the FBS.
Wisconsin keeps the axe after game-winning FG in OT (1:08)
Brown-Stephens ties it for Minnesota (0:25)
Wisconsin's backup QB Wolf throws a TD on first play (0:26)
Groshek goes right up the middle for the Wisconsin TD (0:23)
Ibrahim's impressive run sets up a Wiley Minnesota TD (0:37)
The cleat, the kick and the game that just defined this college football season
Saturday's biggest throw came from a cornerback ... throwing a shoe. And that wasn't even the day's wildest ending (thanks, MACtion).
Ibrahim runs it in for 26-yard Minnesota TD (0:20)
Gophers, missing 33 players, stun Huskers 24-17 after layoff
— Mohamed Ibrahim ran for two touchdowns following Nebraska turnovers, and a Minnesota team missing nearly three dozen players to COVID-19 protocols or injuries left Memorial Stadium with a stunning 24-17 win on Saturday after being idle three weeks.
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Minnesota resumes practice, set to face Nebraska
Minnesota returned to practice Monday and is on track to play Nebraska this week despite having more than 20 players out because of COVID-19 protocols.
Northwestern-Minnesota off due to virus issues
The Northwestern-Minnesota game set for Saturday in Minneapolis has been canceled because of COVID-19 issues within the Minnesota program.
Connelly's Mulligan Meter: Which disappointing teams deserve a pass for 2020?
Of the preseason top-25 teams struggling this year, which ones deserve a break because of opt-outs and which ones have deeper issues?
Minn. WR Bateman opts out of season, eyes draft
Minnesota wide receiver Rashod Bateman announced on Wednesday that he is ending his college career early to focus on preparation for the NFL draft.
UW-Minnesota cancellation ends 113-year streak
With Minnesota having to cancel Saturday's football game against Wisconsin because of coronavirus-related problems, the longest uninterrupted series in FBS history will end at 113 consecutive years (1907 to 2019).
Purdue's Brohm faults late OPI call: 'Didn't like it'
Purdue coach Jeff Brohm said he did not get an explanation for a controversial offensive pass interference penalty against the Boilermakers in the final minute of Friday's 34-31 loss to Minnesota.
Minnesota takes advantage of controversial call, seals victory over Purdue with INT (1:32)
Minnesota's gutsy 4th down deep ball leads to TD (0:52)
Seth Green powers in for Minnesota TD (0:35)
Cam Wiley goes untouched for Minnesota TD (0:32)
Minn. OL coach tests positive; WR Moore returns
Offensive line coach Brian Callahan and two other staff members for Minnesota have tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of the Golden Gophers' game against Purdue on Friday night.
Biggest questions, needs and targets for each top-25 recruiting class
One month away from the early signing period, we outlined some of the biggest topics for the ranked teams.
Ferentz explains decision to use all three timeouts with Iowa up 35 points (0:17)
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2020 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio State | 5-0 | 7-1 |
| Indiana | 6-1 | 6-2 |
| Penn State | 4-5 | 4-5 |
| Maryland | 2-3 | 2-3 |
| Rutgers | 3-6 | 3-6 |
| Michigan | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Michigan State | 2-5 | 2-5 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Northwestern | 6-1 | 7-2 |
| Iowa | 6-2 | 6-2 |
| Wisconsin | 3-3 | 4-3 |
| Minnesota | 3-4 | 3-4 |
| Nebraska | 3-5 | 3-5 |
| Purdue | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Illinois | 2-6 | 2-6 |
2020 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards199.192nd
Rushing Yards191.942nd
Points For27.378th
Points Against30.158th
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avante Dickerson | CB | Committed | 86 |
| Athan Kaliakmanis | QB-PP | Signed | 81 |
| Steven Ortiz | CB | Signed | 80 |
| Deven Eastern | DE | Signed | 80 |
| Mar'Keise Irving | RB | Signed | 79 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | C. O'Brien | Disney Spirit Award |
| 2006 | M. Spaeth | John Mackey Award |
| 2005 | G. Eslinger | Outland Trophy |
| 2005 | G. Eslinger | Rimington Trophy |
| 1999 | T. Carter | Jim Thorpe Award |