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Three-Dot Dash: After Illinois’ John Paddock’s feel-good moment, it’s on to Illini vs. … USC?

CBS Sports’ latest bowl projections have the Illini going up against Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams (you might know him as the Bears’ next QB) in the Las Vegas Bowl.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 5, 2023

Big Ten football power rankings after Week 10: Still a three-team heat.

How did our Big Ten football power rankings change after Week 10? #GoBucks

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 5, 2023

Big Game Hunting: Isn’t this why Sam Hartman went to Notre Dame? Cue the ‘W’ at Clemson

Also, Week 10 picks for Illinois-Minnesota, Missouri-Georgia, Washington-USC, LSU-Alabama and Iowa-Northwestern at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 3, 2023

One-and-done for interim coach David Braun at Northwestern? It’s not so crystal clear anymore

Athletic director Derrick Gragg didn’t want to address whether or not there’s anything Braun can do to at least be considered for the head coaching job beyond this season, but he did tell the Sun-Times he has been “truly impressed.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 31, 2023

Forde-Yard Dash: Identifying College Football’s Most Fatal Flaws

The Hawkeyes and Trojans are among several teams that have been snakebitten by one key weakness this season.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 31, 2023

Brian Ferentz Will Not Return as Iowa’s Offensive Coordinator in 2024

The son of Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz will step down after this season.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 30, 2023

Michigan Facing More Scrutiny As Sign-Stealing Plot Thickens

It’s been a year of bad press for the Wolverines, who have remained undefeated as the negative headlines keep stacking up.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 24, 2023

Upon further review, it wasn’t the refs who choked away Illinois’ big lead against Wisconsin

Bret Bielema is deep enough into his third head coaching stop that you’re not wrong for worrying that the needle has started to move in the wrong direction.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 22, 2023

Dubious Fair Catch Ruling Negates Iowa Touchdown, Leaves Fans Throwing Trash on the Field

The Hawkeyes ended up losing the game on the next drive.

Sports Illustrated · Oct 21, 2023

Minnesota gifts Iowa touchdown thanks to 4 penalties on 1 drive

Minnesota and Iowa was a sluggish game to say the least

USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 21, 2023