Attached is the Big Ten weekly football release in PDF format, including updated schedules, television information, notes, stats and more. In addition, a few partial notes are included below:
We’re Halfway There: The Big Ten season will pass the midway point this weekend. Four teams in the Legends Division are within two games of division leader Michigan . . . Three teams within the Leaders Division have three or more conference wins this season, including two with unblemished records. Ohio State and Penn State are undefeated this season . . .
Key Divisional Showdowns: Four intra-divisional matchups this week will help shape the races for the Legends and Leaders Division titles . . .
Booming Buckeyes: Ohio State saw its record improve to 8-0 this season . . . The Buckeyes are the only team in the nation with eight victories on the season, and one of 11 teams in the country boasting an unblemished record in 2012. Head coach Urban Meyer became the third coach in program history to win eight straight contests to begin his tenure . . .
Unparalleled Feat: With Michigan’s victory over Michigan State on Saturday, the Wolverines recorded the 900th victory in program history. The all-time winningest program in NCAA history, Michigan is one of three Big Ten programs ranked among the top five winningest programs in the country, with Nebraska fourth and Ohio State fifth . . .
Stringing the Wins Together: Penn State coach Bill O’Brien guided the Nittany Lions to their fifth consecutive victory after defeating Iowa on Saturday, making him one of three Penn State coaches in history to win five straight games in his first season . . .
We Are Going Bowling: With its victory over Minnesota in the annual battle for Paul Bunyan’s Axe, Wisconsin earned its sixth victory of the season to become bowl eligible for the 11th consecutive season . . .
Others Not Far Behind: While Northwestern and Wisconsin have already clinched bowl eligibility, two other conference teams are within one victory from reaching the standard, while three others are two triumphs from achieving the feat . . .
Closing the Gap: Wisconsin running back Montee Ball continues to climb the Big Ten career records lists, while also closing in on the all-time NCAA record for total touchdowns . . .
Packing The House: Each Big Ten matchup last weekend was staged in front of a full house, as all five conference tilts saw capacity crowds in attendance . . .
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