Three Big Ten Defenders Named Bednarik Award Semifinalists
The Bednarik Award dropped its semifinalists. Among the group of 17, three Big Ten stars are up for the top…
Drew Crabtree
Drew is the credentialed Ohio State writer for Last Word on College Football and Site Manager for Last Word on NFL. He is an FWAA Member and Outland Trophy, Lombardi, Maxwell, Nagurski, Lou Groza Award and CFB Hall of Fame voter.
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November 11, 2025
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Big Ten, Indiana Hoosiers, Nebraska Cornhuskers, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks, USC Trojans
Big Ten Leads The Way With Six Maxwell Award Semifinalists
The Big Ten is well-represented among the Maxwell Award semifinalists. Led by the Heisman favorites, the conference boasts six.
Two Big Ten Safeties Honored as Lott IMPACT Trophy Semifinalists
The Lott IMPACT Trophy has released its eight-man semifinalist list. As expected, a pair of top-tier safeties represent the Big…
Ohio State’s Pace of Play is a Double-Edged Sword
The Ohio State pace of play has been quite the topic. By slowing the game down, Ryan Day controls the…
Buckeyes’ Defense, Heisman Hopefuls Suffocate Boilermakers
The Ohio State Buckeyes defense is statistically the best in the country. It was more of the same in a…
Ohio State Must Keep The Train Rolling at Purdue
Ohio State and Purdue are very different programs, but the Boilermakers have a history of upsets. The Buckeyes must keep…
November 7, 2025
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Big Ten, Featured, Illinois Fighting Illini, Indiana Hoosiers, Iowa Hawkeyes, Michigan Wolverines, Northwestern Wildcats, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks, USC Trojans, Washington Huskies
The Big Ten College Football Playoff Picture: Week 11
The Big Ten College Football Playoff picture is clear heading into Week 11. With the top two teams, the question…
Three Big Ten Newcomers Named Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Semifinalists
Each year, the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award goes to the top first-year player. This year, three Big…
Ohio State Flips Top 2026 Cornerback Recruit
Despite being committed to his father's alma mater, Jay Timmons, a top cornerback recruit, has flipped his pledge to the…
November 6, 2025
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Big Ten, Indiana Hoosiers, Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State Buckeyes, Oregon Ducks
Five Big Ten Linebackers Named Butkus Award Semifinalists
Big Ten linebackers are known for elite play. This year, five of the dozen Butkus Award semifinalists come from the…
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