Illinois 47, Northwestern 19 at half. Wagler banked in a half-court buzzer-beater to end the first 20.
Hooooo boy.
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Illinois 47, Northwestern 19 at half. Wagler banked in a half-court buzzer-beater to end the first 20.
Hooooo boy.
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Well, that was a hell of a thing. On to the indoor HAT game with Illinois and Northwestern!
Come watch it with us. Beers are in the garage fridge.
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good god, they might actually do this
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umm. MSU fans, you good?
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a 63 lb D?
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Itβs just the dreaded Barn on a random Wednesday. Whatβs the worst that could happen?
05.02.2026 00:23 β π 2 π 1 π¬ 1 π 0Apparently MSU wants to make this game a bit more sporting?
05.02.2026 00:19 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 1 π 0Since @btn.com doesn't post here on the The Official Sports App, I guess it's up to us. We've got a BTN triple-header tonight starting at 7:00 ET! Get your recaps from last night's LA double-header and previews for tonight's games at the link.
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Hey, we've got Big Ten games tonight that start before 9:30 ET! Check in on the results from last night's west coast doubleheader and get a preview of today's schedule here.
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Which team is going to win the NCAA title this April? Your diligent OTR writers drafted the contenders and made their case for each. First up, round 1!
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Every year, 365 men's basketball teams have a chance to win the NCAA title. And every year, BoilerUp89 breaks down the math, does some high-level calculus, and tracks every conference race to winnow down the field to that one, final shining moment.
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Battle of the Mitten is live in 15! Come watch the Michigan-Michigan State game with us.
Beers are ordinarily in the beer fridge. But we left them outside and they froze and exploded. Please grab a sixer on your way over. π»
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#5 Nebraska at #3 Michigan! #12 Purdue travels to Bloomington! And what the what is going on with Michigan State at the RAC?
We're watching the games at the Republic. Grab a beer from the garage fridge and join us.
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The first round of the volleyball championship tourney starts in 3 hours! We've got a fantastic preview from @keasinho.bsky.social on all of the B1G teams in the bracket.
Including, you know, the undefeated 30-0 juggernaut that is Nebraska vball.
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With a nod to our immensely skilled graphic designer BigRedTwice:
29.11.2025 20:57 β π 3 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0It's a question as old as time. Which college mascots would you cook for Thanksgiving dinner and how would you prepare them?
Just saying: Bevo would be damn tasty.
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DAYTIME BASKETBALL!!
And let's be honest with each other. You're not really working. We're all just counting down to Thursday.
Pop on a game and come watch with us.
(We apologize for the Musselman photo. Those responsible have been sacked.)
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From @thumpasaurus.bsky.social, an open letter to the University of Illinois president:
"Can't there be just one thing in this country that isn't controlled by hedge fund managers? Must they own everything? Can we not have a football team just as a treat?"
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Hey! Do you like Big Ten football and shooting the shit online?
Come hang out with us. Beers are in the garage fridge.
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Sorry, USC fans. Your mascot origin story is kinda dumb.
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Sure, you know the Purdue Harbor from 2009. But do you know the story of the OG Harbor?
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Last one, thank god. And it's ...
ah. These guys. Michigan and their coach Musty Day!
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Another straggler to catch up with, unless I've totally lost count.
NEBRASKETBALL! And the return of Rienk Mast!
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Huh. This should be the last post, but I'm missing a few schools. How did I lose track?
BACK IT UP
Penn State, what's going on in Year Three of Mike Rhoades/Tim Robinson from I Think You Should Leave?
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Year 21 of Matt Painter's tenure in West Lafayette and he's got another stacked roster. What should we expect from Purdue this year?
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Onward down the number line! Just a few teams left to preview. This time, my beloved Illinois-on-the-Danube!
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ANOTHER ONE.
Oh, Mick. You always look so happy. UCLA, what's good?
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It just keeps rolling. On to THE Ohio State University Buckeyes!
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The MEGATHREAD continues! Next up, the perennial favorite, your Michigan State Spartans! And yes, that's Izzo in KISS makeup.
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Next up, a preview of another West Coast newbie! We've got USC and Eric "Muscles Man" Musselman.
Do not blame me for the photo. Those responsible have been sacked.
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