McShay's early 2022 NFL mock draft: Who could land top prospects, including five QBs?
Who could go in Round 1 next April? Which quarterbacks are preliminary first-round candidates? Todd McShay offers his way-too-early 2022 NFL mock draft.
2021 Season
2021 Schedule
6th in Big Ten - East
Ranking college football's 25 best defenses over the next three seasons
While offense seems to be the focus of most winning teams as of late, defense isn't an afterthought. Which teams look in the best shape over the course of the next three seasons?
SC Featured: Kwity Paye's 'Long Way Home' (9:50)
NFL Live: Aaron Rodgers wants out of Green Bay & Draft Day
Live from Cleveland, we talk Aaron Rodgers breaking news on the day of the draft, We dissect potential landing spots for Aaron Rodgers as Adam Schefter breaks the news that he's disgruntled with Green Bay and talk draft
McShay predicts Round 1: His final mock draft of the first 32 picks -- including where the QBs go
Landing spots for QBs? Round 1 trades? Fits for the best receivers, corners and edge rushers? Todd McShay projects how the first 32 picks of the NFL draft will play out.
How Black Panther inspired Kwity Paye's sack celebration (1:20)
Meet the NFL draft's most extraordinary prospect, Kwity Paye
Kwity Paye, who is expected to be the first defensive lineman taken in the NFL draft, began his journey in a refugee camp in Guinea. He plans to use his platform to call attention to immigration issues.
Which new college football coaching hires are impacting the recruiting landscape?
Bill O'Brien, now at Alabama, is one of several new college football coaches who will impact the recruiting world immensely.
Nico Collins' NFL draft profile (0:57)
What could a college football Super League look like?
Could a Super League along the lines of European soccer work in college football? Who's in? Who's not? What's the criteria? Our roundtable weighs the options.
Sources: QB Milton exits Michigan for Tennessee
Former Michigan quarterback Joe Milton entered the transfer portal in February, and this week chose to attend Tennessee, where he will be eligible to play next season, sources told ESPN on Monday.
Jalen Mayfield's NFL draft profile (0:50)
Chris Evans' NFL draft profile (0:59)
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Which college football transfers will make an impact in 2021?
The NCAA has approved a one-time waiver that will allow transfers to have immediate eligibility. Who are the most important players to switch teams this offseason?
Wide receiver Worthy decommits from Michigan
Wide receiver Xavier Worthy, the No. 61-ranked prospect in the 2021 class, announced Thursday he has asked for a release from the national letter of intent he signed with Michigan in December.
NFL Live: Justin Fields hosts a private pro day. Our crew breaks down which teams were in attendance and what it means for the draft
Several NFL teams attended Justin Fields' 2nd pro day Wednesday. Who was there and who wasn't? With the Cleveland Browns adding Jadeveon Clowney, are they a dark-horse championship contender?
Kwity Paye's NFL draft profile (0:53)
2022 college football recruiting class rankings: Ohio State starts at No. 1
Ohio State finished the 2021 recruiting cycle with the No. 2-ranked class, and the Buckeyes open the 2022 cycle at No. 1.
These highlights showcase the best defensive players in the 2021 NFL draft (0:57)
Meet Camaron Cheeseman, elite long-snapper, aspiring dentist and NFL draft hopeful
Camaron Cheeseman gets attention for his last name, but he's also one of the top long-snappers in the country and a potential NFL draft pick. But if not, he's got a solid backup plan.
College football recruiting: Where things stand in the Class of 2022
The recruiting dead period is still in place, but college football coaches have begun shifting their efforts from the 2021 class to the 2022 cycle.
Key college football recruits to know in the Class of 2022
Which college football prospects truly stood out and improved their recruiting rankings over the past few months?
What we're watching in spring football: Most impactful transfers and best QB battles
The pandemic wiped out last year's spring football and altered the course of the fall season. Optimism abounds as teams return to offseason practice and their "new normal."
McShay's updated two-round NFL mock draft: How the Sam Darnold trade shakes up the board
The 2021 NFL draft is a month away, and Todd McShay projects Rounds 1 and 2. Where do the QBs land, and what happens now for the Jets, Panthers, others?
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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 Yards250.344th
Rushing Yards131.596th
Points For28.3125th
Points Against34.533rd
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. McCarthy | QB-DT | Signed | 88 |
| Donovan Edwards | RB | Signed | 86 |
| Giovanni El-Hadi | OT | Signed | 84 |
| Junior Colson | OLB | Signed | 84 |
| Cristian Dixon | WR | Signed | 84 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | J. Butt | John Mackey Award |
| 2016 | J. Peppers | Lott IMPACT Trophy |
| 2016 | J. Peppers | Paul Hornung Award |
| 2011 | D. Molk | Rimington Trophy |
| 2006 | L. Woodley | Lombardi Award |