Big Ten gears defenses to stop run
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For a conference rooted in offensive muscle, the Big Ten seems a little frail in the running department this season. Ohio State and Michigan, which built their reputations on power football, rank
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In week two Notre Dame CB Dwight Ellick and his fellow defensive backs backed up their words and flustered Michigan&#39;s vaunted WR corps.
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Everything Ohio State has accomplished so far, including that huge win over Texas, was a mere prelude for the Buckeyes. "We know we're starting the real season," defensive tackle David Patterson said of Saturday's Big Ten opener between the top-ranked Buckeyes and No. 24 Penn State.
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No. 1 Ohio State gets a scare, but avoids being yet another upset victim, overcoming a handful of third quarter mishaps to hold off Michigan State, 24-17.
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The Michigan Wolverines played solidly early and late in the game, but they struggled on offense in between.
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It's hard enough facing a well-rested Ohio State.
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MISSOULA, Mont. -- In a game in which something had to give, New Hampshire's defense gave the most.
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It takes a lion&#39;s share of guts and bravado to provoke Michigan&#39;s receiving corps, especially for a defensive back without any career interceptions.
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Big Ten play will kickoff for both Penn State and No. 20 Wisconsin at Camp Randall Stadium on ESPN&#39;s College Football Saturday Primetime.
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STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania (Ticker) -- In a game ruled by defense, Iowa was just a little better than Penn State. Kyle Schlicher kicked a pair of 27-yard field goals and the Penn State offense did not score
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COLUMBUS, Ohio _ If there was a possession that typified No. 3 Ohio State's 76-63 victory over Michigan on Tuesday night, it came with about six minutes remaining.  And surprisingly, it happened on defense.
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The humiliation of unranked Michigan at the hands of No. 4 Georgia Tech on Tuesday night requires no other description. The Yellow Jackets used a 20-0 run less than eight minutes into the game
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IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Drew Tate passed for three touchdowns and ran for another to lead Iowa to a 33-7 victory over No. 25 Ohio State yesterday, the Buckeyes' third straight loss. Iowa (4-2, 2-1 Big Ten) held Ohio State to 177 total yards in beating the Buckeyes for just the fourth time in 42 years. Ohio State (3-3) is ...
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Todd Boeckman showed poise in the pocket Saturday, seeming unrattled by the crowd of 110,000 at Beaver Stadium as he lead the No 1. Buckeyes past Penn State.
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Get ready for another 1 vs. 2 showdown in the Big Ten &#151; this time on the hardwood. Wisconsin was the new No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 on Monday and Big Ten rival Ohio State was not far behind at No. 2.
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EAST LANSING, Mich. -- Michigan State used a powerful rushing attack, a trick play, and a key defensive stand to beat No. 4 Wisconsin, 49-14, yesterday and knock the Badgers out of the national championship race.
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A few big offensive plays, a suffocating defense and tough special teams play were enough to hold off Notre Dame and keep coach