The University of Michigan ice hockey team, ranked No. 1, defeated Notre Dame 5-2 in their season opener of the second half, with standout performances from veterans and freshman goalie Jack Ivankovic, who earned his 17th win of the season.
Nebraska's basketball team, led by a career-high 27 points from Jamarques Lawrence, overcame a 16-point second-half deficit to beat Indiana 83-77, marking their first 16-0 start in school history and extending their winning streak to 20 games.
The University of Iowa wrestling team, ranked No. 4, defeated No. 18 Wisconsin 23-12 in their Big Ten opener, with key victories including Kueter's overtime win and Caliendo's technical fall, showcasing strong team performance and scoring dominance.
No. 25 Nebraska women's basketball team narrowly defeated Indiana 78-73, with Britt Prince scoring 20 points including key fourth-quarter plays, helping Nebraska improve to 14-2 overall. The game featured strong performances from multiple players, strategic defense, and rebounding, with Nebraska overcoming Indiana's comeback attempts to secure the win.
The 10th-ranked Nebraska basketball team remained undefeated at 15-0 with a 72-69 win over Ohio State, thanks to a late 9-0 run and strong performances from all players, including clutch free throws by Lawrence. Nebraska's balanced offense and strong rebounding helped secure the victory, marking their best start in school history and their first top-10 ranking since 1966.
The 10th-ranked Nebraska basketball team remained undefeated at 15-0 with a 72-69 win over Ohio State, rallying from a late deficit with a decisive 9-0 run, and extending their best start in school history while showcasing balanced scoring and strong rebounding.
Nebrasketball, ranked No. 13, achieved a significant upset by defeating No. 9 Michigan State 58-56 at home, improving to 14-0 overall. The game was tightly contested, with neither team leading by more than a few points, and Nebraska secured the win in the final moments despite challenges like foul trouble and a technical foul. Key players included Pryce Sandfort and Rienk Mast, and Nebraska's defense forced 19 turnovers from Michigan State.
The Iowa Hawkeyes women's basketball team, ranked nationally, is set to face Northwestern in Evanston on January 5th at 7:30 p.m., with the game broadcast on BTN and the Hawkeye Radio Network. Iowa, with a strong record and recent success in the Big Ten, aims to extend its winning streak against Northwestern, who are currently on an 8-game losing streak. The game features notable players and coaching achievements, highlighting Iowa's competitive history and Northwestern's recent struggles.
The No. 20 Nebraska women's basketball team narrowly lost to No. 14 Iowa 86-76, despite strong performances from Britt Prince and Jessica Petrie, but fell short in the final minutes due to turnovers and free throw disparities.
Chip Kelly is returning to the Big Ten as the offensive coordinator at Northwestern, joining head coach David Braun's staff after a successful stint at Ohio State and previous head coaching roles at UCLA and Oregon, as Northwestern seeks to improve its struggling offense and prepare for a new stadium opening.
Nebraska's women's basketball team, ranked No. 20, lost their first game of the season to No. 17 USC 74-66, with USC's Londynn Jones scoring 13 points in a decisive third quarter. Despite strong free throw shooting, Nebraska was out-rebounded and turned over the ball more, leading to USC's victory. The game was competitive, with Nebraska rallying late, but USC maintained their lead to secure the win.
Nebraska's women's basketball team hosts USC in a top-20 Big Ten showdown, with Nebraska undefeated at 12-0 and USC at 9-3, in a game highlighting Nebraska's strong offensive performance and USC's top-ranked defense, marking a significant early-season matchup between two highly ranked programs.
Toni Bilic, a Croatian forward/wing, has signed with the Illinois Fighting Illini as a midseason addition for the 2025-26 season, joining the team for practice and development but not for games this season.
The article discusses Ohio State's recruiting rankings within the Big Ten for the 2026 class on National Signing Day, highlighting the significance of the early signing period and providing updates on signing, flipping, or decommitting prospects, with rankings sourced from 247Sports.com.
Michigan State is expected to fire head coach Jonathan Smith after a 4-8 season, ending his two-year tenure with a 9-15 record, as the university seeks to improve its football program with new leadership and increased resources.