Big Ten football schedule 2021: Dates and key matchups
The 2021 Big Ten college football schedule is out. Here's a complete look at each team's slate.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
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Ambrosio rallies Rutgers past Maryland 27-24 in overtime
— Valentino Ambrosio kicked the tying field goal at the end of regulation and accounted for the only points in overtime with a 42-yarder to help Rutgers rally past error-prone Maryland 27-24 Saturday.
Maryland takes lead on Cobbs' first career TD (0:35)
Sitkowski lofts one to Pacheco for a Rutgers TD (0:23)
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Naijee Jones records first career INT for Rutgers (0:27)
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Penn State beats Rutgers for 14th straight time, 23-7
— Sean Clifford threw a 29-yard touchdown and Penn State's defense set up three scores with stops or takeaways on Saturday as the Nittany Lions played their best game of the season with a 23-7 victory over Rutgers.
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Sarah Fuller and Jaret Patterson lead history-making, record-breaking rivalry weekend
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Rutgers rallies to knock off Purdue 37-30 behind Langan
— Backup quarterback Johnny Langan sparked a second-half comeback to lead Rutgers to a 37-30 victory over Purdue Saturday in Big Ten Conference action.
Rutgers returns kick 100 yards for TD (0:39)
Rutgers' Young muscles in go-ahead TD (0:16)
Langan finds Adams for 62-yard TD for Rutgers (0:32)
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Rutgers' sideline erupts after Langan TD run (0:27)
Langan runs in for Rutgers TD vs. Michigan (0:25)
Michigan fumbles on opening drive vs. Rutgers (0:40)
Illinois gets late interception to set up winning FG (0:41)
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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 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards198.894th
Rushing Yards140.386th
Points For26.987th
Points Against32.145th
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawn Munnerlyn | ATH | Signed | 80 |
| Khayri Banton | OLB | Signed | 79 |
| Tyler Needham | OT | Signed | 79 |
| Carnell Davis | WR | Signed | 78 |
| Keshon Griffin | DE | Signed | 77 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | B. Leonard | Campbell Trophy |