Adam Rittenberg

So far, internal hires aren't working at a few spots while other coaches have elevated their profiles.

Illinois and defensive coordinator Bobby Hauck are parting ways after only four games and a challenging start for the Fighting Illini defense.

Indiana starting running back Turbo Richard left Friday's 29-23 win over Northwestern with a right lower-leg injury in the first half and did not return.

Indiana RB Turbo Richard likely avoided serious injury after leaving Friday's game against Northwestern and should return to the field soon, sources told ESPN.

The American Conference issued a statement Friday saying it is "not proactively" seeking to expand. Sources told ESPN that Miami (Ohio), James Madison and UConn have approached the conference about potentially joining.

Koby Howard, Penn State's leading WR, is likely sidelined for a while though his undisclosed injury is "not season-ending," coach Matt Campbell said.

Koby Howard, Penn State's leading receiver, is questionable for Saturday's Big Ten opener against Wisconsin, coach Matt Campbell said Tuesday.

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti defended his quarterback Josh Hoover on Monday, saying the TCU transfer has been subjected to "unfair scrutiny" through the first three games of the season.

Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham said he is still seeking greater consistency and focus from the youngest average team in the Big Ten.

The University of Arkansas' board commissioned a review of the school's competitiveness in athletics and to identify steps to improve resources for its struggling football program Friday, a day before the 1-1 Razorbacks play host to No. 2 Georgia.