Cyclones groom young defenders amid senior departures
Iowa State showcases freshmen Jake Knott Jeremy Reeves and A J Klein as they fill gaps left by seven seniors after a 17 10 win over Colorado. Coach Paul Rhoads praised the trio while senior leaders like James Smith linger as evaluative veterans prep for a tougher season ahead.
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Eric Petersen
Ames
Iowa State
Jake Knott
Jeremy Reeves
ISU
Colorado
Knott
Fred Garrin
Reeves
Kennard Banks
Leonard Johnson
Banks
James Smith
Garrin
Jesse Smith
Josh Raven
Nate Frere
Christopher Lyle
A.J. Klein
Jacques Washington
Klein
Paul Rhoads
Iowa State at Missouri preview at Faurot Field
Iowa State visits Missouri at Faurot Field in Columbia with both teams aiming for victories. The Cyclones face a stout Missouri defense led by star receiver Danario Alexander and a reEmerging Blaine Gabbert at quarterback after an ankle sprain.
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Iowa State
Missouri
Faurot
Columbia
Cornell College football coach Matt Dillon resigns
Matt Dillon resigned as Cornell College head football coach after four years. He will stop drawing salary at the end of January amid reports he was pressured to resign or be fired. Cornell Athletic Director John Cochrane issued a brief statement praising Dillon and declined to comment on the salary dispute.
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Jeff Johnson
Gazette
Mount Vernon
Matt Dillon
Cornell College
Dillon
Cornell
Iowa
Cochrane
Matt
Big Ten season awards loom with no clear runaway winner
The Big Ten faces a tight spread of top players for major honors. Lineman candidates include Bulaga and Wisniewski with Heyward Kerrigan Clayborn Schofield Graham. Coach of the year contenders feature Ferentz, Bielema and Tressel. Freshman of the year points to Robinson, with Forcier a possible upset. Defensive, offensive player of the year races include Jones Angerer Heyward Kerrigan Clayborn Schofield Graham and Pryor. MVP options range among Clay Pryor or other strong contenders.
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Associated Press
Big Ten
Bryan Bulaga
Iowa
Stefen Wisniewski
Penn State
Cameron Heyward
Ohio State
Ryan Kerrigan
Purdue
Adrian Clayborn
O’brien Schofield
Wisconsin
Brandon Graham
Michigan
Kirk Ferentz
Bret Bielema
Jim Tressel
Adam Robinson
Hawkeyes
Brandon Wegher
Indiana
Nick Freeland
Chris Borland
Tate Forcier
Michigan State
Greg Jones
Pat Angerer
Heyward
Kerrigan
Clayborn
Schofield
Graham
John Clay
Evan Royster
Clay
Terrelle Pryor
Pryor
Big Ten fans debate moving season past Thanksgiving
Iowa and several Big Ten coaches weigh extending the season beyond Thanksgiving amid calls for more open dates and better bowl prep. Michigan coach Rich Rodriguez backs a backshift option for an open week, while Jim Tressel cites family time as a perk of keeping tradition.
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Michigan
Ohio State
Rich Rodriguez
Ferentz
Big Ten
Jim
Tressel
NCAA
Bielema
Iowa
Kansas State
Osborne's advice welcomed in Nebraska football office
In Lincoln Nebraska AP Tom Osborne now athletics director remains a trusted adviser to Bo Pelini and his staff. Osborne watches practice daily and reviews opponents film Sundays. He acts as a sounding board but says those in meetings must judge on their own hours. Offensive coordinator Shawn Watson credits Osborne with guidance on formations and scheme shifts.
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Nebraska Athletics
Tom Osborne
Lincoln
Neb
Osborne
Bo Pelini
Pelini
Cornhuskers
Shawn Watson
Watson
Rivalry Trophy Quiz From NCAA Record Book
Which college football rivalries contest unusual trophies and cups. This Q&A tests knowledge of the Anniversary Award Victory Bell Brass Spittoon Textile Bowl golden trophies Governor's Cups and other famed rivalry honors across conferences.
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MAC
Big 12
ACC
LSU
Arkansas
Mississippi
Mississippi State
Oklahoma
Texas
Missouri
Nebraska
Floyd
Rosedale
Big Ten
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