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"As long as OBD is No. 1, I don't think they will schedule us on B1G network" In 2023, Michigan and Ohio State both had the "required" B1GN games - 1 non-conference, 1 conference. They can apparently get away with not playing Fridays, but the B1GN is another matter.

Unless it has been changed, or gets changed, Cignetti's current buyout after Dec. 1 this season is $6 million. That wouldn't even make some programs blink if they want to go after him.

Of the 3 following games vs Maryland, Wisconsin, Washington the Ducks must still be scheduled for another Big Ten Network appearance per conference rules. The Idaho opener was the Ducks only appearance so far. Maryland has scheduled 3 times, 2 conference games Wisconsin has scheduled 3 times, 3 conference games - with Nov. 2 game still to be determined Washington has scheduled 4 times, 2 conference games Likely will be Maryland, and likely 12:30 or 4:30.

Lynx coach, "it was stolen." Well, you and your team had the whole overtime to steal it back. The Liberty's coach when asked about that quote in post-game said, "well, we feel like it was probably stolen from us in game four in Minneapolis."

Liberty knocks off Minnesota in overtime.

Two Ducks will play for NY Liberty in the final game of the WNBA season, and for the WNBA 2024 Championship.

Well, if the Ducks can hold together and get there.... 52 miles - Indiana to Indianapolis 125 - Illinois to Indianapolis 175 - Ohio State to Indianapolis 330 - Wisconsin to Indianapolis 500 - Penn State to Indianapolis

Indiana led 28-7 at the half. The starting QB did not play in the second half. Final score 56-7 vs Nebraska. Cignetti's first season at Indiana, coming over from James Madison. 13 players from JMU came over, and 8 of them are starting for Indiana. 2 more are on the two-deep. 1 more is the designated kick returner. James Madison was a perennial FCS power. Those 13 players could bring the expectations, playbook lingo, etc. The approach seems to be working better for Cignetti than it did Coach Prime.

Not necessarily snow, but cold and wind are the B1G conditions -especially mid-November on.

Ducks had 51 of 53 coaches contributing to the ranking. High of No. 1, low of No. 7 (we're looking at you Doctor Lanning?) Georgia had the other 2 first-place votes.

Perhaps Oregon is supposed to be an SEC team? The Ducks are ranked No. 1 in the AFCA Coaches Poll released Sunday morning. 9 - SEC 5 - Big Ten 4 - ACC 3 - Big12 plus Notre Dame (ACC?), Boise St, Army, Navy

Regarding under the radar Indiana. First year head coach Curt Cignetti had 13 players follow him from James Madison to Indiana. 8 of those 13 are starting among the 22 first-team guys, 2 others are on the two deep, and 1 of the other 3 guys is the designated kick returner. That's a pretty good culture infusion and shortens the instruction time for a new staff. His last year at JMU was 11-2 with those guys.

Indiana is leading Nebraska 56-7 and will be 7-0. Will play at Ohio State in November. Miami is up 52-38 late. Will be 7-0. Only possible loss will be in ACC Championship game.

Indiana? The University campus is 51 miles from the site of the Big Ten Championship game. Can you imagine what the environment for an opponent would be?

So far, this Big Ten season, the focus of difficulty has been on Away games. For Oregon, at Michigan and at Wisconsin remain.

Lanning post-game: Ferguson had an appendectomy. He hope to see him back soon.

"Novasad in before Moore." Each has now participated in two games. Four game or less rule still in effect to preserve eligibility for a redshirt year. Bowl games no longer count towards the 4.

Wait until you see how differently the games are called in Big Ten basketball. The Ducks better be spending time in the weight room.

And, for the individual schools.... Game day revenue. Better matchups, higher ticket prices. SEC has lower season ticket prices than you might think, particularly in bottom half of conference. And, for some schools which don't normally sell out....looking at you UCLA/USC...and some others, more fannies in seats means more concessions, parking, souvenirs, donations.

Why? Answer in the column... Sources said eyes were opened this season after administrators saw the earning potential of games like Texas-Michigan and Alabama-Wisconsin. Those games were scheduled before the latest round of realignment, but scheduling more of them in the future would raise revenue for the two conferences already far ahead of the rest of FBS in earning power. With major college sports about to be hit with the financial stressors of revenue sharing (and possibly collective bargaining) in the future, any way to generate more revenue these days has to be taken seriously. The Big Ten and SEC are seemingly open to the idea now that it has become possible in the expanded playoff to lose multiple games and still be selected. Those "challenge" games would enhance schedule strength and not necessarily penalize teams for losing them.

Highest for Big Ten prime time game since 2008 Penn State win at Ohio State (10.4M, 8:00 pm, ABC) - wasn't a great night for Terrelle Pryor....lost 6-13. 2024: Portland was third highest local market rating for Oregon-Ohio State with 12.4 rating/48 share. Columbus dwarfed all with a 27.0/64. Biggest audiences in order were Columbus, Cleveland, Portland, Cincinnati and Detroit

Provided big ratings for NBC Sports, as it drew the largest primetime audience for a regular season Big Ten conference football game since 2008. NBC Sports revealed the rating for the Ducks’ victory over the Buckeyes on Monday, relaying that the Big Ten clash averaged 10.2 million viewers across NBC, Peacock, and NBC Sports Digital, peaking at 13.4 million viewers in the game’s final minutes. (Keep in mind the qualifier - in Prime Time in regular season in the B1G. For example, last season's Michigan - Ohio State was near 19 million but not in Prime Time.) So far, in 2024: 11.99M - 7:30 - ABC - Georgia at Alabama - prime time in SEC 10.2 - 7:30 - NBC - Ohio St at Oregon - prime time in B1G 9.19 - Noon - Fox - Texas at Michigan - not prime time 8.62 - 7:30 - ABC - USC vs LSU - prime time, non-conference 7.92 - 7:30 - ABC - Notre Dame at Tex A&M - prime time, non-conference Quote Check Post

Provided big ratings for NBC Sports, as it drew the largest primetime audience for a regular season Big Ten conference football game since 2008. NBC Sports revealed the rating for the Ducks’ victory over the Buckeyes on Monday, relaying that the Big Ten clash averaged 10.2 million viewers across NBC, Peacock, and NBC Sports Digital, peaking at 13.4 million viewers in the game’s final minutes. (Keep in mind the qualifier - in Prime Time in regular season in the B1G. For example, last season's Michigan - Ohio State was near 19 million but not in Prime Time.) So far, in 2024: 11.99M - 7:30 - ABC - Georgia at Alabama - prime time in SEC 10.2 - 7:30 - NBC - Ohio St at Oregon - prime time in B1G 9.19 - Noon - Fox - Texas at Michigan - not prime time 8.62 - 7:30 - ABC - USC vs LSU - prime time, non-conference 7.92 - 7:30 - ABC - Notre Dame at Tex A&M - prime time, non-conference

Neuheisel talked about this on Monday morning on Dan Patrick. He said smart defensive guys understand the situation. He said he was coaching UCLA in 2009 and hosting ASU at the Rose Bowl. Same thing happened. UCLA recovered a fumble deep in ASU territory with a bit over a minute left in the first half. UCLA got a big run that went to the ASU 4. The clock was moving with under 10 secs. left. ASU was penalized for 13 men on the field which moved the ball to the 2 yd line, then clock continued. Forced UCLA to take a timeout with 3 secs. left and attempt a field goal instead of a chance for a TD they would have attempted prior to 13 defenders penalty call. He had no doubt that ASU's 13 defenders was intentional.