Black Shoe Diaries, a Penn State Nittany Lions community

ESPN has learned that Penn State and Ohio State, both banned from playing in the postseason can still earn the distinction of being division champions in the Big Ten.

A college football playoff is finally here. How does it work? Who does it help? Here are some answers.

Wrapping up the BCS meetings, including playoff proposals, bowl games, and more.

Jim Delany and the Big Ten are working on a playoff proposal. What's in it?

Have at it, folks! Our live blog and total coverage of Big Ten Media Day 1. We'll bring that up here a few minutes before Joe Paterno gets to the podium.

Quotes and events that will absolutely happen at Big Ten Media Days.

Analysis on the new Big Ten divisions and schedules for 2011 and 2012.

Big Ten expansion discussion is heating up.

The Big Ten is looking to expand. They better look at Notre Dame.