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The Big Ten has been following the theme of the year: chaos. Every team except Ohio State, that is. Two weeks into the Big Ten’s 2020 season and five teams remain undefeated. That list includes Northwestern, Indiana and Purdue. Meanwhile, Penn State, Iowa and Minnesota are 0-2. Yes, 2020 is a hell of a drug. But this is reality. The Big Ten has encapsulated the year’s theme quite well. What’s this year’s theme? Chaos. Disaster. Bizarre. Pick any of them. We’ve had Halloween week hurricanes, wildfire tornadoes and a worldwide pandemic, not to mention the death of one of basketball’s greats, Kobe Bryant. Let’s not be too dramatic, though. The Big Ten’s chaotic start has nothing on any of that. But it does have chaos, only two weeks in. A few days ago, Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby, always one for a good quote, predicted that COVID’s impact on the season would mean that “traditional losers would be winners and traditional winners would be losers.” Woo, boy, was he right. The basket...

Three players were ejected after Florida and Missouri got into a brawl as both teams headed to the locker room at halftime. Punches were thrown and three players were ejected during a brawl between Florida and Missouri players as both teams made their way to the locker room for halftime of Saturday night's game. Defensive lineman Zachary Carter and linebacker Antwuan Powell were ejected for Florida, while Missouri linebacker Tre Williams was also disqualified. Florida quarterback Kyle Trask took a late hit from defensive lineman Drajan Jeffcoat on the last play of the half, which seemed to fuel the fight that followed. After order was eventually restored and the two sides made it to their respective locker rooms, Florida coach Dan Mullen encouraged the home crowd on his way to the tunnel, eventually returning to the field for more pump-up material. Florida will play rival No. 5 Georgia next weekend, making any possible suspensions forFlorida players involved in the...

The upset marks Oklahoma State's first loss of the season, and the Longhorns' first road win over a top-10 team since 2010.. With just 22 seconds left in overtime, Oklahoma State lined up on the 12 yard line, hoping to match Texas' touchdown and push it to double overtime.  That is until the offensive line collapsed.  Texas chased quarterback Spencer Sanders and sacked him close to the 25-yard-line, marking an end to the game. The Longhorns stunned No. 6 Oklahoma State with a 41-34 victory, giving OKSU its first loss of the season and topping off a shocking night in Stillwater, OK. Earlier that evening, Oklahoma State displayed yellow lines on its video board during Texas' field goal attempt in late in the second quarter . The Halloween trickery, if you will, didn't work.  Oklahoma State dominated early with a 14-7 lead in the first quarter and a narrow 24-20 edge heading into half. However, the team's offensive edge seemed to stall and only score...

The true freshman QB had an impressive starting debut, but the stakes will be even higher next week. So far, so very good for D.J. Uiagalelei. But the next challenge is so very big. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney said Saturday after his team’s 34–28 comeback victory over Boston College that star quarterback Trevor Lawrence won’t play next week at Notre Dame . That will be his second straight missed game after testing positive for COVID-19 Thursday. And that means the showdown of top-five teams in South Bend will be the second collegiate start for Uiagalelei, the five-star freshman from California. His first start was pretty spectacular: 30 of 41 passing for 342 yards and two touchdowns, plus another touchdown rushing. Uiagalelei’s rocket arm, athleticism and poise were all on display against the Eagles, as he led Clemson back from an 18-point deficit—the largest home comeback in school history. “It shows he has the heart of a champion,” said Clemson offensive coordinator Tony Elliott...

Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence will miss next Saturday’s game against Notre Dame. The Tigers signal caller has been isolating after his COVID-19 diagnoses. Freshman QB DJ Uiagalelei will fill in once again under center.

After Clemson's win over Boston College, Dabo Swinney said Lawrence will be out against Notre Dame due to COVID-19. Trevor Lawrence is out against Notre Dame due to COVID-19 protocol, head coach Dabo Swinney told reporters after Clemson's win over Boston College.  The quarterback, who is a projected No. 1 overall pick for the 2021 NFL Draft, tested positive for the coronavirus last week and had mild symptoms.  He is isolated.  Per Sports Illustrated's Ross Dellenger , Lawrence received his test results Thursday from Wednesday's full-team testing. The quarterback was the only person to test positive. The ACC operates under CDC guidelines,  Dellenger highlighted. A player who tested positive must isolate 10 days from the time of their positive test.   D.J. Uiagalelei, a five-star recruit from the 2020 class, is the Tigers' backup quarterback. He went 30-for-41 for 342 yards and two touchdowns during Clemson's 34-28 victory over Boston College....

Michigan State took back the Paul Bunyan trophy with a 27-24 win over No. 13 ranked Michigan. Rocky Lombardi threw for 323 yards and 3 touchdowns as the 24-point underdogs pulled off the upset in the Big House.

The Raiders were the first team in Allegiant Stadium, but UNLV were the first to have fans. LAS VEGAS — The Raiders were fittingly the first team to play inside Allegiant Stadium, their sparkling new home near the famed Las Vegas Strip. But the first fans allowed inside the $2 billion venue will be there to cheer on the UNLV Rebels, not the Silver and Black. UNLV is scheduled to host in-state rival Nevada on Saturday in the annual battle for the Fremont Cannon, college football’s largest rivalry trophy. It will be the first game played with a crowd at the stadium because the Raiders have decided to play their inaugural season in Las Vegas before empty seats amid the pandemic. “They’re our roommates there at the stadium,” Raiders owner Mark Davis said. “If they want to have fans there that’s their prerogative. Whether they feel it’s safe and everything else, that’s their decision-making process.” The university’s plan to allow a limited number of spectators was recently approved ...

The Spartans' victory makes Mel Tucker only the program's second coach to win his debut vs. Michigan. Michigan State football (1-1) pulled off a close upset over rival No. 13 Michigan (1-1) on Saturday, snagging a 27-24 road victory and taking home the Paul Bunyan trophy.  The Spartans were coming off a 38-27 loss to Rutgers last week, while the Wolverines had a commanding 49-24 victory over Minnesota. Coming into the matchup, MSU was a 22-point underdog.  Michigan State receiver Ricky White led the way with 196 receiving yards against Michigan, becoming the only player with more single-game receiving yards in this rivalry series history is Sparty's Plaxico Burress (255 in 1999). The Spartans had an early edge, tallying the first touchdown, and never lost the lead. While the two were neck-and-neck throughout the game, MSU ultimately outmuscled and outplayed the Wolverines, and the passing game gave them the edge.  Spartans QB Rocky Lombardi went 17 for 32 for 32...

Ohio State and Penn State will meet in a Big Ten clash at Beaver Stadium on Saturday night. Ohio State and Penn State will meet in a Big Ten clash with potential College Football Playoff implications at Beaver Stadium on Saturday night. The matchup might be the toughest of the season for both the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions, who are two of the top teams in the conference. Even though No. 18 Penn State fell to No. 17 Indiana in its season opener , it will present No. 3 Ohio State with its most challenging road test. The Buckeyes' other road games during the Big Ten's shortened conference-only schedule include Maryland, Illinois and Michigan State. How to Watch: Time: 7:30 p.m. ET TV Channel: ABC Live Stream: You can stream the game on Fubo TV. Sign up now for a free seven-day trial. The Nittany Lions fell to the Hoosiers, 36–35 , in a shocking overtime loss to open the season. Both teams scored touchdowns in overtime, but Indiana went for two after scoring. Indiana qua...

The candidate for catch of the year came after a nifty fake field goal by Boston College's John Tessitore. Boston College wide receiver CJ Lewis had one of the catches of the year in the Eagles' first-half surge against Clemson. The action started with the Eagles' incredible fake field goal on 4th-and-2 to draw Clemson offsides. The Tigers called a timeout before Boston College's Phil Jurkovec connected with Lewis on an insane 18-yard touchdown pass.  After a Clemson defender nearly knocked the ball from Lewis's hands, he bobbled it and managed to scoop it up before it fell to the ground.  Boston College placekicker John Tessitore's role in drawing Clemson offsides was crucial to the sequence leading to the score, and his father—ABC broadcaster Joe Tessitore—was ecstatic to call the moment. The Tigers were already scared by the Eagles' dominant performance on Halloween, but the end of the second quarter will certainly have them spooked. ...

As Wisconsin’s COVID outbreak increases to 22 cases, the school’s upcoming games and Big Ten standing could be in jeopardy.

Peters will be sidelined until Nov. 21 due to COVID-19 protocols. Illinois will face Purdue on Saturday without starting quarterback Brandon Peters, who has tested positive for COVID-19. The Illini announced on Saturday morning that Peters and redshirt freshman tight end Griffin Moore returned positive tests. "Several other players" will also be sidelined this weekend and next week against Minnesota due to contract tracing. Moore and Peters will miss 21 days due to Big Ten protocols and be eligible to return on Nov. 21 against Nebraska.  Peters went 8-for-19 for 87 yards with zero touchdowns in Illinois's season-opening loss to Wisconsin. The news of Illinois's two positive cases comes shortly after Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez announced the Badgers' COVID-19 outbreak has grown to 22 cases. Wisconsin canceled this weekend's game against Nebraska due to the outbreak.

The Badgers canceled Saturday's game against Nebraska due to the outbreak. Wisconsin's COVID-19 outbreak continues to grow amid a rough week for the football program. Athletic director Barry Alvarez provided an update on ESPN's College GameDay  on Saturday morning and said the program has 22 positive COVID-19 tests. The results include 10 staff members and 12 players. "So we are still having additions in our cases, and that's something we have to get our arms around and control of," Alvarez said, per Saturday Tradition . He added that the Badgers are evaluating their upcoming game against Purdue on Nov. 7 and will make a decision on their Week 3 status on Tuesday. If Wisconsin can't play Purdue, it will drop the team to a six-game schedule, which is the minimum needed to contend for the Big Ten championship. The league is playing an eight-game, conference-only schedule this fall and has no bye weeks to make up missed games. Since teams will be playin...

Michigan State and Michigan will meet in a rivalry showdown in Ann Arbor on Saturday. No. 13 Michigan will welcome Michigan State to the Big House on Saturday in a rivalry that's turned up the heat in recent years.  The two teams had vastly different results in their season openers last weekend. The Wolverines trounced Minnesota in a 49–24 victory, while the Spartans shockingly fell 38–27 to Rutgers . First-time starter Joe Milton displayed his accuracy and poise  for Michigan while going for 15-for-22 with 225 yards and one touchdown. He also proved he's effective as a runner while rushing for 52 yards on eight carries. Following Michigan's win over the Gophers, coach Jim Harbaugh praised Milton's performance. "He was on target all night and played with the poise of a savvy veteran, had great command of the offense, ran the ball with authority and athleticism and speed and had great ball security," he said. Meanwhile, turnovers played a huge role in Mi...

Normally reserved for SI PRO members, SI Gambling Insider Frankie Taddeo shares a Vegas Whispers FREE play for the Texas vs. Oklahoma State Big 12 matchup this Saturday in college football! The slate for college football this weekend heats up as the temperatures begin to drop. With 22 top 25 teams in action, bettors will have some premier matchups throughout the entire day and night to jump on. The "Vegas Whispers" sharps are red-hot on all released plays, so be sure to sign up for SI Fantasy PRO and receive real-time alerts for all Vegas Whispers plays!  SI PRO "Vegas Whisper" members are an amazing 11-1 on the mid-week NFL highlighted games! The information is currently 13-9 ATS on NCAA Football Plays so far in 2020 and all members will always get instant notifications as soon the play comes in, so sign up now to get that information! Editor's Note - Odds are subject to change. Let’s dive in and check out the Vegas Whispers FREE PLAY for this week! T...

Big battle in the Big 12 as No. 6 ranked Oklahoma State takes on the Texas Longhorns. Sports Illustrated’s gambling analyst Frank Taddeo discusses some of the big match-ups and highlight the best bets in College Football.  Are you a DFS player or sports bettor? If so, SI Fantasy PRO has you covered for every sport. Whether it's NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MMA, or the PGA Tour, our staff of gambling analysts and DFS professionals (and our NFL lineup optimizer) will help you beat the book and take home some major prizes in DFS tournaments. And EVERY SPORT is included. Become a member of SI Fantasy Pro today!

Mike D'Antoni will be joining Steve Nash's coaching staff with the Brooklyn Nets, making an already intriguing team even more interesting. So, are the Nets the most interesting team in the NBA heading into next season? Sports Illustrated host Robin Lundberg and SI senior writer Chris Mannix discussed that as well as what the style the team might play in BK.

The Nets will enter next season with a lot of hype due to Kevin Durant's return to the court and Steve Nash's first year as a head coach. But is Brooklyn the most interesting team in the NBA? Former Rockets head coach Mike D'Antoni is finalizing a deal to become an assistant coach with the Nets , reuniting him with Steve Nash. D’Antoni and Nash had success together with the Seven Seconds or Less Offense with the Phoenix Suns that helped Nash win two MVPS. With a healthy Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving, are the Nets now the most interesting team in the NBA? The Crossover staff answers. Chris Mannix Easily. With respect to Golden State—and Revenge of the Warriors is one of my favorite 2021 themes—Brooklyn will be fascinating to watch. It already was when we were wondering how Kevin Durant meshed with Kyrie Irving, how Durant and Irving meshed with a rising Nets roster, now you throw in an intriguing coaching staff? Irving already ratcheted up the pressure on Steve Nash whe...

SI Gambling analyst Roy Larking runs through some of the most notable college football matchups of Week 9 from a betting perspective, as well as a few leans for picks against the spread. College Football Week 9 Betting Preview NCAA football action continues with a full slate of games on the Week 9 schedule. That includes 19 contests that involve at least one team currently ranked in the AP Top 25 poll.  Featuring betting odds posted at the DraftKings Sportsbook - here is a breakdown of two key Big Ten matchups that are scheduled for Saturday, October 31st. A re you looking for PREMIUM picks for this week's college football slate? SI PRO subscribers can get real-time betting alerts whenever information comes in. Become an SI PRO member and start "Beating the Books" today! The Vegas Whispers sharp information has continued to dominate the sportsbooks, going 43-28 so far in 2020 on released NFL Plays. On Thursday Night, the sharps are 11-1 ATS in their plays sha...

Steve Nash is reuniting with his former Phoenix Suns head coach. Mike D'Antoni and Ime Udoka are finalizing contracts to become assistant coaches on Steve Nash's staff with the Nets, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. D'Antoni coached Nash on the Phoenix Suns from 2004-08 and then from 2012-14 with the Lakers. Last month, D'Antoni told the Rockets that he would not be returning as head coach next season. He finished his four years in Houston with a 217–102 record. Udoka has spent time as an assistant on Gregg Popovich's coaching staff with the Spurs. Nash already has former Suns teammate Amar'e Stoudemire on his staff as an assistant coach focusing on player development. Jacque Vaughn, who served as the Nets' interim head coach during the NBA restart in Orlando, was retained as an assistant when Nash was hired in September. The upcoming season will mark Nash's first season as an NBA coach. 

The news on Trevor Lawrence's positive COVID-19 test shifted remarkably quickly to his status for the Clemson-Notre Dame game. We’ve reached the portion of the program where a positive COVID-19 test for an athlete is now about how soon they’ll be back. Because the news of Trevor Lawrence's result went from I hope he’s ok to will he be ready for Notre Dame real fast . Remember when the state of the whole college football season was in jeopardy? Yeah, 2020 has been a lot. I’m not even saying this with judgment really because on one hand, it’s a good thing the majority of healthy individuals seemingly aren’t facing serious complications, but on the other, it’s awful that the prevalence of the virus is still the norm. As for Lawrence, I’m sure it is his desire to be out there. He was the leader of the charge from the player's side for a season in the first place. But let’s be real...he’d be the number one pick in the NFL Draft if he doesn’t take the field again fo...

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19. No diagnosis is shocking given the prevalence of the virus. Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19. No diagnosis is shocking given the prevalence of the virus. But Sports Illustrated host Robin Lundberg points out how we've now shifted from health.concern to playing status, as the reaction to Lawrence seemed to be more about whether he would be ready in time for the game against Notre Dame than anything else.

The Big Ten enters its second week while top teams in the SEC, ACC, Big 12 and AAC look to close October with a win. The Big Ten and Mountain West returned last week, giving college football a fuller schedule and a weekend of drama in the former . Now, before the calendar turns to November, Halloween weekend arrives with a new slate of intriguing clashes. In the Big Ten, Penn State hosts Ohio State in primetime, and the Big 12's lone undefeated team, Oklahoma State , looks to keep it rolling against Texas. In the SEC, Georgia pays a visit to Kentucky looking to bounce back from its Alabama loss, and in the ACC, UNC travels to Virginia to end the night.  Who has the edge in 14 of Saturday's top matchups? Our writers' picks are in for the weekend. Standings to Date: Molly Geary : 47–22 Michael Shapiro : 45–24 Ross Dellenger : 43–26 Pat Forde : 41–28 While these picks are for entertainment purposes only, SI recently launched our Premium Betting Membership backed...

Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence's positive COVID-19 test throws his availability for next Saturday's showdown against No. 4 Notre Dame into doubt. Trevor Lawrence had a hell of a summer. He became the face of college football, if he wasn’t already. The Clemson quarterback spoke out about racial injustice , even releasing his own plan for change. He led the #WeWantToPlay movement , as hundreds of college football players expressed their desires to play this fall. He and his fiancée also started a GoFundMe page to help with COVID-19 relief efforts. And on the football field, he was good too. He has led the No. 1-ranked Tigers to a 6-0 record, passed for 1,833 yards, thrown 17 touchdowns and completed 70% of his attempts. In fact, Lawrence had positioned himself as the top pick in the 2021 NFL Draft. Things were going quite well. And then he tested positive for COVID-19 nine days from Clemson’s showdown with No. 4 Notre Dame. The news , broken Thursday night by NFL N...

Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence Tests Positive for COVID-19 Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19 according to reports from the NFL Network. Lawrence will presumably miss Clemson’s game on Saturday vs Boston College. The ACC operates under CDC guidelines stating that- A player who tested positive for coronavirus must isolate 10 days from the time of their positive test. The number 1 ranked Tigers are set to face the fourth-ranked Notre Dame in a highly-anticipated matchup in South Bend next Saturday. Now the big question surrounding this game is will Trevor Lawerence be healthy enough to play?  No information has been released at this time if the quarterback is showing any symptoms.

Lawrence is 31-1 as a starter, and coming into today, the quarterback was -175 to win the 2020 Heisman Trophy. Trevor Lawrence has tested positive for COVID-19 , sources told NFL Network's Mike Garafolo and Ian Rapoport.  As noted by Sports Illustrated 's Pat Forde , Lawrence is expected to miss Saturday's contest against Boston College, unless something changes ( a la Nick Saban ). But Lawrence's status for Clemson's matchup against Notre Dame looms large. D.J. Uiagalelei, a five-star recruit from the 2020 class, is the backup quarterback. The ACC operates under CDC guidelines, per SI's Ross Dellenger , so a player who tested positive must isolate 10 days from the time of their positive test. If Lawrence received his positive today, then his isolation is expected to end Nov. 8—the day after Clemson plays Notre Dame. The news comes just over an hour after Dabo Swinney leaves the door open for Lawrence's future , saying he would be 'surprised'...

The school has been much more of an antagonist than a Big Ten loyalist in 2020. Nebraska is in its 10th season as a member of the Big Ten Conference. It has played 78 league games since relocating from the Big 12 (losing 38 of them). And yet the school continues to act like it has no idea how to be a cohesive member. Are the Cornhuskers slow learners, tone deaf, willfully belligerent or still clinging to an outdated sense of blueblood entitlement? Maybe all of the above. Because here we are again, with another case of Why Nebraska and the Big Ten Can't Get Along. They certainly didn’t read the Big Ten room very astutely this week, finding yet another way to tick off everyone but their Ohio State bromancers. After losing their upcoming game against Wisconsin due to the Badgers’ COVID-19 issues , the Huskers once again responded to adversity with petulance. Then with an attempt to flout the league rules. Then with another statement when everyone said, once more, “What’s up wi...

Clemson's Dabo Swinney said Thursday he'd be "surprised" if Trevor Lawrence returned for his senior season, but left some wiggle room in his response. Clemson's Dabo Swinney weighed in on his quarterback's future on Thursday, saying he'd be "surprised" if Trevor Lawrence returned for his senior season. But like Lawrence did earlier this week , Swinney left some wiggle room in his response.  Lawrence said to reporters earlier this week that he is open to returning to Clemson for his senior season despite being the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft.  "My mindset has been that I'm going to move on," Lawrence said. "But who knows? There's a lot of things that could happen." During an appearance on SiriusXM's ESPNU Radio with Mark Packer, Swinney was asked whether there was anything to read into those comments from Lawrence. "I didn't read anything into it. Don't really care,...

Beasley allegedly aimed a rifle at a couple and their teenage daughter in an SUV outside of his home, where a large stash of marijuana and guns were seized. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley is charged with using a rifle to threaten a family who was house hunting in his neighborhood in suburban Minneapolis. Beasley was charged Thursday in Hennepin County District Court with threats of violence and drug possession. His wife, Montana Yao, was charged with a felony drug count. According to a criminal complaint, a couple on a Parade of Homes tour last month with their 13-year-old child pulled up to the Plymouth home rented by Beasley and Yao, but saw it was roped off. Beasley tapped on the window of the family’s SUV, pointed a rifle at them and told them to get off his property, prosecutors said. Beasley continued to train the rifle at the SUV as it drove off, the criminal complaint said. Police said they searched Beasley and Yao’s home and found a 12-gauge shotgun...

Beasley allegedly aimed a rifle at a couple and their teenage daughter in an SUV outside of his home, where a large stash of marijuana and guns were seized. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley is charged with using a rifle to threaten a family who was house hunting in his neighborhood in suburban Minneapolis. Beasley was charged Thursday in Hennepin County District Court with threats of violence and drug possession. His wife, Montana Yao, was charged with a felony drug count. According to a criminal complaint, a couple on a Parade of Homes tour last month with their 13-year-old child pulled up to the Plymouth home rented by Beasley and Yao, but saw it was roped off. Beasley tapped on the window of the family’s SUV, pointed a rifle at them and told them to get off his property, prosecutors said. Beasley continued to train the rifle at the SUV as it drove off, the criminal complaint said. Police said they searched Beasley and Yao’s home and found a 12-gauge shotgun...

The Minnesota Timberwolves reportedly met with top draft prospect LaMelo Ball on Tuesday. The Minnesota Timberwolves, who own the top pick in the 2020 NBA draft, met with highly-touted prospect LaMelo Ball on Tuesday, according to ESPN's Jonathan Givony.  The meeting reportedly consisted of an interview, which took place in Southern California, and did not feature any basketball activity. Timberwolves president of basketball operations Gersson Rosas and head coach Ryan Saunders were both reportedly in attendance.  The Crossover’s NBA Draft Newsletter brings you exclusive content, intel and analysis as the 2020 draft draws near. Subscribe now to get the free newsletter delivered to your inbox. According to ESPN, Ball is also tentatively scheduled to meet with the Warriors next week. Golden State owns the No. 2 pick in the upcoming NBA draft. Ball will also likely meet with the Hornets and Bulls, who own the third and fourth picks respectively, in the future. B...

Sports Illustrated host Robin Lundberg discusses with Rohan Nadkarni Daryl Morey's potential landing spot with the Sixers and whether Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons are a better tandem than James Harden and Russell Westbrook. Daryl Morey was not out of a job for long as the former Houston Rockets GM is expected to take over running basketball operations for the Philadelphia 76ers. But is his new star duo, Joel Embiid and Ben Simmons, better than his last one in James Harden and Russell Westbrook? Sports Illustrated host Robin Lundberg discussed with Rohan Nadkarni.

Penix Jr. surprised even his own family when he committed to the Hoosiers. Now, he's led them to a program-defining win. The replay review took a while, minutes piling on top of each other, emotions held hostage, a legion of souls suffering in pigskin purgatory. Did desperately lunging Michael Penix Jr. break the goal line with the football before his hand landed out of bounds? The answer would decide the winner of Penn State vs. Indiana. Such a close call, so much riding on it for Indiana—this was either a breakthrough victory, or one more log of kindling on the towering pyre of Hoosier football dejection. Finally, referee Ron Snodgrass turned and faced America and rendered the verdict: The call on the field stands. Indiana defeats No. 8 Penn State, 36–35 , its first victory over a top-10 opponent since 1988. At that moment, 60 miles north in the Indianapolis suburb of Broad Ripple, Connor Hitchcock lost it. “Finally! Finally! Finally!” He screamed, his long sandy hairy fl...