Football
Big Ten Daily (Dec. 30): ESPN's Kirk Herbstreit Has COVID, to Broadcast Playoff Game Remotely
Kirk Herbstreit, ESPN's popular college football analyst, announced on Twitter Tuesday night that he has COVID-19. He said he's feeling fine, but to be safe, he will broadcast Saturday's Ohio State-Clemson playoff game from home.
Purdue Lets Chance Slip Away at Rutgers in 81-76 Loss
Even playing against a depleted Rutgers lineup, Purdue's defense couldn't hold up down the stretch, and the Boilermakers let a second-half lead slip away in their second straight Big Ten road loss.
Big Ten Daily (Dec. 28): Tough Ending to Great Football Season for Iowa
Iowa's bowl game with Missouri on Wednesday has been canceled because of COVID-19 issues inside the Tigers' program, ending the Hawkeyes' season with a 6-2 record. Also, updates on Urban Meyer and former Michigan State QB Rocky Lombardi.
Big Ten Daily (Dec. 23): Despite No Fans, Big Ten Home Teams Still Dominating
The Big Ten has led the nation in attendance every year for more than four decades, and home teams have had a decided advantage. But even without fans in the stands this year, home-court advantage is still prevalent.
Where Does Purdue Land in the Big Ten Power Rankings After Week 2?
The Purdue Boilermakers are off to a 2-0 start after wins over Big Ten West foes Iowa and Illinois, and they've been moving up in Sports Illustrated's Big Ten power rankings. How far did they move up this week?
Not Much Respect for Purdue from Oddsmakers Heading into Game With Wisconsin
Purdue is off to a 2-0 start, but the oddsmakers don't think they have much of a chance this weekend against Wisconsin, despite the Badgers' COVID-19 issues.
Here's What Purdue AD Mike Bobinski Said After Jeff Brohm's Positive COVID-19 Tests
Purdue athletic director Mike Bobinksi didn't want to see the football season start this way without his head coach, Jeff Brohm, but that's the reality these days after Brohm tested positive for COVID-19.
Here's What Jeff Brohm Said After Positive COVID-19 Test Was Confirmed
Purdue football coach Jeff Brohm has to work from home this week after contracting the COVID-19 virus, and he will miss Saturday's home opener against Iowa. People reached out from all over the country to wish him well.
Game Time Announced for Purdue's Home Opener With Iowa
We knew the date, and now we know the game time for Purdue's home opener against Iowa on Saturday, Oct. 24. The game will start at 3:30 p..m. ET and will be broadcast by the Big Ten Network.
Debate Fact-Checker: President Donald Trump DID NOT Bring Back Big Ten Football
President Donald Trump tried to take credit for bringing back Big Ten football during the first presidential debate with Joe Biden, but that was not true. The reason the league changed its mind was because of daily testing now being available.
Source: Big Ten Game Times for Opening Week to be Announced Monday
Purdue is set to finally open up the Big Ten season on the weekend of Oct. 24, and we should know by Monday exactly what time the game is going to start, a source says.
Tuesday Blog: Big Ten Postpones All Fall Sports, Including Football
The 2020 football season, which seemed to have promise as recently as a week ago when a revised schedule was released, suddenly disappeared from the calendar on Tuesday.
My Two Cents: Purdue Has 2nd-Toughest September Schedule
The Big Ten didn't do any favors to Purdue in its revised schedule, adding conference favorite Ohio State and starting the season with one brutal matchup after another.
Mock Draft Has Rondale Moore Going to Chicago Bears With 14th Overall Pick
There's still plenty of uncertainty about what's going to happen with the college and pro football seasons, but there's still plenty of time to ponder mock drafts and where Purdue's Rondale Moore fits for 2021.
Weekly Roundup from Around the Sports Illustrated Network (July 26)
In our new Sunday feature, we have compiled the best stories of the week from around the Sports Illustrated network, with a big focus on the Big Ten.
Sports Illustrated Publishers' Preseason All-Big Ten Team
Purdue stars Rondale Moore and George Karlaftis were first-team selections on the all-Big Ten team selected by Sports Illustrated publishers around the league.
Purdue's Rondale Moore, David Bell Both on Biletnikoff Watch List For Top Receiver
Purdue is one of only four schools in the country to have two players nominated for the same national award, as Rondale Moore and David Beel are on the watch list for the Biletnikoff award.
SI Report: Power 5 Schools to Have Universal COVID-19 Testing Plans, Rules
According to a document being drafted by Power 5 conferences, players who test positive will have to miss at least 10 days of competition as league try to adapt similar protocols to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Purdue Takes Over Big Ten Network on Tuesday
Get those DVRs set to catch a lot of classic Purdue football and basketball games during Purdue's 24-hour takeover on Tuesday.
My Two Cents: How About We Start New Big Ten Schedule with Boilers at Indiana?
The Big Ten announced on Thursday that all fall sports teams will only play conference games, which means schedules will be altered to be sure the most important games get played. So let's start with the Old Oaken Bucket.
Former Purdue Running Back Raheem Mostert Requests Trade From 49ers
After a breakout season with the 49ers, Raheem Mostert has requested a trade due to a contract dispute.
BREAKING: Big Ten to Move to Conference-Only Scheduling for All Fall Sports
The move to conference-only games means Purdue won't play Memphis, Air Force or Boston College after all.
Gambling Site: Purdue Has Nation's Most Difficult Football Schedule
SportsBettingDime.com propriety strength of schedule formula has Purdue's slate ranked toughest in the country, and 10 Big Ten teams are in its top-20 in the ranking of all 130 teams.
Purdue's 2020 College Football Schedule
Purdue's 2020 revised college football schedule has a lot of challenges in it, especially early in the season.