UNDATED (AP) — The Big Ten built its reputation by playing rough-and-tough football. And the training ground doesn’t appear to be changing any time soon. After having 26 defensive players from the conference selected in April’s NFL draft, the league now has six of the FBS’ top 40 tacklers — the most of any Power Five conference. It also leads the Power Five with nine teams among the top 45 scoring defenses — a number that jumps to 13 when including next year’s new conference members.
IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) — Iowa quarterback Cade McNamara will miss the rest of the season because of a torn knee ligament and Deacon Hill will be the starter against Purdue this week. McNamara tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in the first half of the Hawkeyes’ win over Michigan State. Coach Kirk Ferentz said the Michigan transfer will have surgery soon and plans to return next season. Hill transferred to Iowa after spending two years at Wisconsin. The third-year sophomore was 11 of 27 for 115 yards and a touchdown in relief of McNamara in the 26-16 win over Michigan State.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA took a step toward putting rules in place to regulate the way college athletes can be compensated for their fame. The Division I Council introduced several proposals to bring transparency to the NIL transactions and oversight to those who provide services to students. The proposals could be adopted as soon as January. They include creation of a voluntary registry for NIL service providers, such as agents and financial advisors; requirements for disclosure to schools of NIL deals worth more than $600; and development of a standardized NIL contract.
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The NCAA Division I Council approved a package of proposed penalties for infractions cases that would include stricter punishments for individual rule breakers. The proposals include expanding suspensions for coaches to include the days between competitions, having schools incur penalties for employing individuals who are serving a show-cause order and expanding disassociations with boosters who violate rules. The council was also expected to discuss proposals for name, image and likeness compensation regulations and potentially adjusting transfer portal windows before the meeting concludes Wednesday.
