Michigan to the playoff? Four-loss Clemson? Bold predictions after three chaotic weeks
We've seen our share of surprises and near misses already, but we want more -- and think we know just where to look.
2021 Season
2021 Schedule
1-2, 4th in Big Ten - West
Duke starts fast, holds off Northwestern in 2nd half, 30-23
— Duke scored three touchdowns in the first quarter and did all its scoring in the first half, then held off a Northwestern comeback to earn a 30-23 victory in a non-conference game Saturday afternoon.
Mataeo Durant scores 21-yard Rushing TD vs. Northwestern (0:14)
2022 recruiting class rankings: Texas surges past Georgia, Ohio State into top five
Texas leapt Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Ohio State to climb within the top five, while Stanford and South Carolina also rose.
Indiana State Sycamores vs. Northwestern Wildcats: Full Highlights (1:46)
Hunter Johnson throws 25-yard touchdown Pass vs. Indiana State Sycamores (0:26)
Overreactions, partial answers and more takeaways from college football's opening weekend
There were plenty of questions heading into college football's Week 1 and, after a weekend of games, we now have some partial answers ahead of Week 2.
Kenneth Walker racks of 4 TDs in Michigan State debut (1:57)
Kenneth Walker dives to score his 4th touchdown of the game (0:27)
Stephon Robinson Jr. makes 14-yard TD grab (0:27)
Trey Pugh reels in his 2nd TD reception of the game (0:20)
Kenneth Walker dives to score his 3rd TD of the game (0:35)
Hunter Johnson connects with Trey Pugh for Northwestern TD (0:25)
Payton Thorne finds Jordon Simmons for 14-yard TD (0:33)
Kenneth Walker shifts directions to score short TD (0:24)
Kenneth Walker III runs in 75-yard kickoff TD (0:37)
College football coaches and coordinators who could be in line for bigger jobs
These college football coaches, including Iowa State's Matt Campbell, are poised to take a step up if this season goes well.
College Football Playoff tiers: Where all 130 teams fit for 2021
The favorites ahead of the 2021 college football season have been established, but where does that leave the rest of the field? The CFP tiers are here to decipher the hierarchy of college football this year.
2022 recruiting class rankings: Oregon leaps into top five; Oklahoma falls
Oregon jumped into the top five while Oklahoma fell after another decommitment, but Penn State stays at No. 1.
College football's top 100 players for 2021: Spencer Rattler, Kayvon Thibodeaux and more
Which players will be the best this upcoming season? Our staff voted, and here's how it broke down, starting with Oklahoma QB Spencer Rattler at the top.
Answering the biggest questions about the ACC, Big Ten, Pac-12 alliance and what comes next
Addressing the biggest questions surrounding the potential alliance between the three leagues and forecasting what could unfold over the coming weeks and months.
The 2021 college football preseason All-America team
Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler and Iowa State running back Breece Hall are on everyone's list, but who joins them as preseason All-America picks?
Northwestern names H. Johnson as starting QB
Northwestern senior Hunter Johnson has been named the Wildcats starting quarterback for the 2021 season after beating out Ryan Hilinski and Andrew Marty for the top job.
Bill Connelly's mega offseason previews: Who reigns in Big Ten West?
The division has been consistently unpredictable in recent years, but Wisconsin's solid defense and offensive potential make the Badgers the team to beat in the West.
Ranking all 130 FBS college football head coaches as players
From rugby players to the College Football Hall of Fame, head college coaches around the country have experienced it all around the gridiron. We once again rank each college coach as a player from worst to best.
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2021 Big Ten Standings
| EAST | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Michigan State | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Penn State | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Ohio State | 1-0 | 2-1 |
| Michigan | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| Rutgers | 0-0 | 3-0 |
| Indiana | 0-1 | 1-2 |
| WEST | CONF | OVR |
| Iowa | 1-0 | 3-0 |
| Illinois | 1-1 | 1-3 |
| Purdue | 0-0 | 2-1 |
| Minnesota | 0-1 | 2-1 |
| Nebraska | 0-1 | 2-2 |
| Wisconsin | 0-1 | 1-1 |
| Northwestern | 0-1 | 1-2 |
2021 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards203.093rd
Rushing Yards161.068th
Points For22.7Tied-180th
Points Against24.757th
2022 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reggie Fleurima | WR | Committed | 81 |
| Joseph Himon II | RB | Committed | 80 |
| Austin Firestone | OT | Committed | 79 |
| Braydon Brus | ILB | Committed | 79 |
| Anto Saka | DE | Committed | 78 |