After Saturday’s victory at Michigan, Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald was asked about the character of his senior class
“I couldn’t be more proud of the seniors,” he said. “We’re where we’re at right now because of them.”
Big Ten Preview: Spartans have BCS on their minds
No. 17 MICHIGAN STATE (9-2, 6-1) at No. 7 PENN STATE (10-1, 6-1)
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Place: State College, Pa.
Line: Nittany Lions by 14.5
TV: ABC
What’s at stake: Two teams enter, one leaves as Big Ten champion. Or co-champion. Penn State is the only team that controls its destiny in the conference. If they win, they go the Rose Bowl. If Michigan State wins, Ohio State will have to lose to Michigan to win the Big Ten title.
Q&A with Brit Miller and Prince Kwateng
The DAILY’s Matt Forman spoke with the pair of senior linebackers.
Daily Sports: What is your favorite song?
Prince Kwateng: “Green Light.” I just like what Andre 3000 says in the song.
Brit Miller: My favorite song is “Please Come to Boston” by Kenny Chesney. I listen to that a lot and love it.
Fearless Forecasters: The Bowl SAT is now in session
As ridiculous as it sounds, there are 34 bowl games this year, and you undoubtedly know little about many of them.
Take the following quiz to brush up on your bowl knowledge before they get started.
1. Who sponsors the Liberty Bowl?
a) Amnesty International, b) Auto Zone, c) the descendants of Thomas Jefferson, d) Hot Pockets
National Preview: Sooners stop Red Raiders’ run to BCS crown
#2 Texas Tech (10-0) AT #5 Oklahoma (9-1)
Saturday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m. CT, ABC
Line: Oklahoma by 7
It is tough to find an advantage between these two Big 12 South teams heading into their clash. The Sooners rank No. 1 in the nation in scoring offense, the Red Raiders are third. Oklahoma is fourth in total offense, Texas Tech is second. Offensively, these two teams might draw. So in a conference marked this year by its incredibly strong offenses and fantastic quarterbacks, its best game will be determined by who can actually get a stop.
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