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Armando is a sports writer at Last Word On Sports, covering the Michigan Wolverines. He is a die-hard Dallas Cowboys and San Antonio Spurs fan. He relocated to Michigan in 2022 and graduates with a degree in Journalism from Oakland University in December of 2026. When he's not watching, researching, or writing about sports, he enjoys spending time outdoors.

Big Ten and Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles rolls back with the ball.

Big Ten: No. 15 Iowa and No. 24 Northwestern Look to Surge Up the AP Poll

Neither the College Football Playoff landscape nor the Big Ten has gone the way anyone has expected. The Big Ten is Wide Open: Can Iowa and Northwestern Continue to Surge?   Big Ten Shake-Up Halfway through the college football regular season, the entire AP Top 25 is in disarray, with the Michigan Wolverines no longer

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Bruins grind out win against Wisconsin

No Upset in Pasadena: The No. 12 UCLA Bruins Grind Out Win At Home Against Wisconsin

The No. 12 UCLA Bruins continue to stake their claim as a Big Ten title contender. Their latest example comes in a 17-7 win against Wisconsin, who came into the game with a record of 4-1. The Bruins Grind Out Win Against Badgers   UCLA Remains Only Undefeated Big Ten Team The Wisconsin Badgers rolled

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Ohio State celebrates win in potential Big Ten title deciding game

No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes Continue as Favorite to Big Ten Title After Win at No. 5 Indiana

The No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes came away with a critical Big Ten win on the road against the No. 5 Indiana Hoosiers in a close game, 19-15, showing why they are still favorites to win the Big Ten title. Ohio State Takes Another Step Toward Conference Championship   Big Ten Title Implications The Ohio

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Anthony Colandrea drops back to throw in Cornhuskers' loss to Indiana

Don’t Sleep on the Nebraska Cornhuskers After Loss to No. 7 Indiana

The Nebraska Cornhuskers have the tools to contend for a Big Ten title despite their loss to the Indiana Hossiers. Don’t Count Out the Cornhuskers Just Yet   A Strong Statement Lincoln is hurting after the Cornhuskers fell to defending national champions, Hoosiers, despite leading for most of the game. Coming into Saturday unranked but undefeated

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Michigan came up short against Minnesota

Why Michigan Came Up Short on the Road In Minnesota

 What went wrong for Michigan in the highly anticipated matchup? Why Michigan left Minnesota with a loss. Michigan Came Up Short Against Minnesota   Penalties If you are tired of hearing about Michigan’s issues with penalties—good. You should be. When a team is struggling with discipline and composure that results in costly penalties week in

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Michigan lifting the little brown jug

Michigan vs. Minnesota: Midweek Breakdown of the 100th Battle for the Little Brown Jug

What Michigan needs to do, and guard against this weekend. Michigan vs. Minnesota for the Little Brown Jug   Executing the Offensive Game Plan for Michigan The Wolverines’ offensive scheme has been effective—relying heavily on the run-pass option, downhill running with Jordan Marshall, and a well-timed dose of play-action. The offense’s primary issues remain penalties

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Bryce Underwood throws a pass. Keys to victory

No. 17 Iowa vs. No. 18 Michigan: Keys to Victory for the Wolverines

A crucial Big Ten opening matchup for the Wolverines, as the 17th-ranked Iowa Hawkeyes soar into the Big House on Saturday. When the Hawkeyes arrive in Ann Arbor, they’ll be ranked five spots higher than their pre-season ranking, and they bring with them the nation’s leading defense, allowing just 4.3 points and 176.7 yards per

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