Big Ten Conference
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Purdue makes quick decision to fire HopeNov 25, 2012 4:11 pm - INDIANAPOLIS — A strong finish for Purdue wasn’t enough to save Danny Hope’s job. One day after Purdue retained the Old Oaken Bucket and became bowl-eligible for the sec...
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Bielema: No shame backing into title gameNov 25, 2012 1:17 pm - Wisconsin coach Bret Bielema understands a lot of people believe his Badgers don’t deserve to be playing in the Big Ten championship game. Asked if he’s insulted by the...
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No. 15 Michigan St. beats Louisiana-Lafayette 63-60Nov 25, 2012 1:02 pm - EAST LANSING, Mich. — Keith Appling scored 19 points to help sluggish Michigan State survive a scare and beat Louisiana-Lafayette 63-60 on Sunday. Appling, who has score...
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Buckeyes go 12-0, but their season is doneNov 25, 2012 12:53 pm - COLUMBUS, Ohio — No one could have blamed at least a few of the 19 seniors on Ohio State’s football team if they had bolted for somewhere else. The NCAA decreed last Dec...
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Northwestern beats Illinois State in OT 72-69Nov 24, 2012 9:01 pm - SOUTH PADRE ISLAND, Texas — Drew Crawford had 20 points and nine rebounds for Northwestern, leading the Wildcats to a thrilling 72-69 overtime victory Saturday night ove...
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Michigan State beats Minnesota 26-10 for bowl bidNov 24, 2012 5:00 pm - MINNEAPOLIS — Le'Veon Bell rumbled for a career-high 266 yards and a fourth-quarter touchdown to put the game away, leading Michigan State to a 26-10 victory over Minnes...
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Penn State beats Wisconsin 24-21 in OTNov 24, 2012 5:00 pm - STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — Sam Ficken hit a 37-yard field goal in overtime, and Wisconsin's Kyle French attempt from 45 yards went wide left to seal Penn State's 24-21 win Sat...
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Illinois ends a forgettable season with bad lossNov 24, 2012 3:49 pm - A forgettable season for first-year Illinois coach Tim Beckman came to a resounding conclusion on Saturday. The Illini dropped their ninth straight in a 50-14 loss to No...
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Northwestern routs Illinois 50-14Nov 24, 2012 1:00 pm - Northwestern wanted to bolster its chances for a big-time bowl game. The Wildcats did that and more. Venric Mark rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown as Northwestern bea...
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Purdue beats Indiana 56-35 with late flurryNov 24, 2012 1:00 pm - WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — A late scoring flurry helped Purdue keep the Old Oaken Bucket. Now it's up to school officials to determine whether coach Danny Hope keeps his job...