Big Ten
This category contains all content pertaining to college football’s Big Ten conference. The Big Ten conference currently consists of 14 teams from the midwestern and eastern United States. The Big Ten is a Division 1 football conference in the NCAA, consisting of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Rutgers, and Wisconsin.
UCLA Bruins Football: End of Year Defensive Grades for 2024
The UCLA Bruins are coming off a 2024 season where they went 5-7 in their first year in the Big Ten. Much like their offense, the Blue and Gold’s defense was inconsistent. The pass defense was as good as Swiss cheese, but the rush stoppage was world-class. The Bruins conceded nearly 250 passing yards per …
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UCLA Bruins Send Five Players to 2025 NFL Scouting Combine
Five UCLA Bruins have been invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, scheduled from Feb. 27 to March 2 in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium. UCLA Bruins Send Five to 2025 NFL Combine Los Angeles’ tight end Moliki Matavao, defensive lineman Jay Toia, edge defender Oluwafemi Oladejo, and linebackers Kain Medrano and Carson Schwesinger will …
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UCLA Bruins Football: End of Year Offensive Grades for 2024
The UCLA Bruins wrapped up their inaugural season in the Big Ten with a 5-7 record (3-6 vs. conference). The Bruins’ 2024 season was far from expected, as first-year head coach DeShaun Foster had aspirations of a bowl appearance — not a 12th-place finish in the conference. Though the former Pac-12 program faced many concerning …
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UCLA Bruins Football: Key Transfer Portal Additions for 2025
In college football, the road to a conference championship often begins with moves made at the turn of the new year. The transfer portal has reshaped the game, and loyalty to programs is fading. Heading into 2025, UCLA has been active in the transfer portal, adding 20 commits — tied for second most in the …
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Michigan Wolverines Football: End of Year Defensive Grades for 2024
The Michigan Wolverines football team finished 8-5 in the 2024 season, and while the offense was lackluster, the defense shined, showcasing multiple NFL-level talents. The defense truly started to click in November, as they only allowed 12.3 points per game against three top-15 opponents. Defensive coordinator Wink Martindale started to settle into his new role, …
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College Football: Who are the X-factors in the CFP National Championship Game?
We are finally at the end of the college football season. The first year of an expanded College Football Playoff (CFP) was a success. Some surprise teams made the playoffs that very narrowly pulled off upsets. Meanwhile, the semifinal against Penn State and Notre Dame came down to the wire. In the national championship, two …
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UCLA Bruins Football: 2024 Season Recap
One year removed from the Pac-12 and the Chip Kelly era, the UCLA Bruins’ 2024 campaign was far from desired. In its debut season in the Big Ten, the decorated program went 5-7 (3-6 conference record) and had its first losing season since 2020. Aside from better competition in its new conference, the Bruins were …
Purdue Football: Key Transfer Portal and Offseason Additions for 2025
Since December 9 when the transfer portal opened, Purdue has been caught in a whirlwind of a storm. The team hired a new head coach, and lost their best players in the portal. However, the Purdue Boilermakers signed an impressive recruiting class and have made plenty of moves in the transfer portal. Let’s take a …
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Michigan Wolverines Football: End of Year Offensive Grades for 2024
The Michigan Wolverines finished the 2024 season seventh in the Big Ten. It’s safe to say that the season didn’t go as expected. However, they found themselves with wins in all their rivalry games, and beat two top-15 teams in Alabama and Ohio State. The season was shrouded by offensive ineptitude, mainly regarding the passing …
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