The Latest Breaking News from Big Ten West

Big Ten West Finishes Existence Winless in Title Games After Iowa Loss to Michigan

College football’s least flashy division died as it lived.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 3, 2023

Teams in the Big Ten West had plenty of missed opportunities

Illinois needs both Iowa and Purdue to lose. If that happens, the Illini can make it to the league championship game by beating Northwestern.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 22, 2022

Big Game Hunting: With a heavy heart, Illinois’ Bielema goes for coaching win No. 2 at Michigan

The death of Bret Bielema’s mother, Marilyn, hangs a cloud over the Illini’s attempt to score an upset that would greatly aid their cause in the Big Ten West.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022