Illini, Wildcats discussing game at Wrigley Field

NCAA responds to suit over FSU records (AP)The NCAA on Monday said it cannot be forced to release documents in Florida State University’s appeal of academic cheating penalties because the papers are not covered by the state’s public records law. The NCAA asked Circuit Judge John C. Cooper to dismiss a lawsuit filed by The Associated Press and other news organizations seeking the records under Florida’s sunshine law.

Big Ten trying to change perception (AP)

Between a 1-6 bowl showing last season and some high-profile upsets in recent years, the Big Ten’s reputation is as bruised as an unprotected quarterback. For coaches and players, those are painful hits. “Everybody in this room wants to change it,” Ohio State defensive lineman Doug Worthington said Tuesday at the conference’s media day.

Florida’s Tebow hopes to raise his game, looks for third title (source: USATODAY)As others wondered whether a third national championship and second Heisman Trophy would establish Florida quarterback Tim Tebow . (source: USATODAY) – RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

Alabama asks NCAA to restore vacated football wins (source: USATODAY)The University of Alabama has formally asked the NCAA to restore 21 vacated wins to the football program. The university filed . (source: USATODAY) – RSS and News widget on Feedzilla.com

Nebraska favored to win Big 12 North (AP)

Nebraska is favored to win its division. The Cornhuskers can score points in bunches and no Big 12 team enters the season with a longer winning streak. Sure seems like the good old days again for the Cornhuskers. Not quite yet, second-year coach Bo Pelini cautioned Monday, though things are moving in the right direction again.

Auburn fans can now buy stress-free tailgatingAUBURN, Ala. (AP) — Auburn football tailgaters who would rather fork over a few hundred — or even a few thousand — dollars than pack their cars with coolers and chairs are in luck.