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On October 10, 1998, Purdue quarterback Drew Brees had a historic game against the Wisconsin Badgers. Brees tied an NCAA record with 55 completions and set the NCAA mark for pass attempts with 83. He finished with 494 yards and two touchdowns. Despite Brees' exceptional performance, Purdue lost the game 31-24, but his individual achievement remains a memorable moment in Big Ten history.

In a game against the Michigan Wolverines on October 17, 2015, the Michigan State Spartans pulled off an incredible victory with a play now known as the "Rocket" play. With 10 seconds left on the clock, Michigan punter Blake O'Neill fumbled a snap, and Michigan State's Jalen Watts-Jackson scooped it up and returned it for a touchdown, giving the Spartans an improbable 27-23 win as time expired.

In a game against the Michigan Wolverines on October 17, 2015, the Michigan State Spartans pulled off an incredible victory with a play now known as the "Rocket" play. With 10 seconds left on the clock, Michigan punter Blake O'Neill fumbled a snap, and Michigan State's Jalen Watts-Jackson scooped it up and returned it for a touchdown, giving the Spartans an improbable 27-23 win as time expired.

On November 10, 2007, the unranked Illinois Fighting Illini shocked the college football world by defeating the No. 1-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes to win the game 28-21, handing Ohio State its only loss of the regular season.

On November 10, 2007, the unranked Illinois Fighting Illini shocked the college football world by defeating the No. 1-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes to win the game 28-21, handing Ohio State its only loss of the regular season.

The Civil War is usually always an interesting game to watch, but this was the first time the winner of the game was going to represent the conference in the Rose Bowl. There were 24 combined points in the first quarter of this game alone, and it went back-and-forth throughout. There were over 800 total yards in this game, and despite the Beavers having a 30-21 lead early in the third quarter, they were the ones on the losing side of things. Freshman running back LaMichael James rushed for 166 yards and three touchdowns as the Ducks scored 10 unanswered points at the end of the game and ran out the final six minutes. Oregon ended up winning the game by a score of 37-33 and earned a trip to the BCS Rose Bowl to play Ohio State.

The Civil War is usually always an interesting game to watch, but this was the first time the winner of the game was going to represent the conference in the Rose Bowl. There were 24 combined points in the first quarter of this game alone, and it went back-and-forth throughout. There were over 800 total yards in this game, and despite the Beavers having a 30-21 lead early in the third quarter, they were the ones on the losing side of things. Freshman running back LaMichael James rushed for 166 yards and three touchdowns as the Ducks scored 10 unanswered points at the end of the game and ran out the final six minutes. Oregon ended up winning the game by a score of 37-33 and earned a trip to the BCS Rose Bowl to play Ohio State.

On November 23, 1991, in a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes, Michigan wide receiver Desmond Howard made a spectacular touchdown catch and followed it up with a memorable celebration. After scoring, he struck the iconic Heisman Trophy pose in the end zone, solidifying his Heisman candidacy. Howard went on to win the Heisman Trophy that year.

In a non-conference game between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Colorado quarterback Steven Montez connected with wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. for a 40-yard Hail Mary touchdown as time expired, securing a dramatic 34-31 victory.

Colorado's Hail Mary to Beat Nebraska (2019): In a non-conference game between the Colorado Buffaloes and the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Colorado quarterback Steven Montez connected with wide receiver Laviska Shenault Jr. for a 40-yard Hail Mary touchdown as time expired, securing a dramatic 34-31 victory.

When Penn State joined the Big Ten Conference in 1993, the Nittany Lions and Spartans were designated as permanent rivals and met each other for the trophy in the last week of conference play. On November 27, 1993, in their first season as members of the Big Ten conference, the Penn State Nittany Lions defeated the Indiana Hoosiers 38-37, marking a significant moment in Penn State's integration into the Big Ten and solidifying their presence as a competitive team in the conference.

Michigan State's only regular season loss of the 2015 season came at the hands of the then 3-6 Nebraska Cornhuskers and a controversial call. At the end of the 4th quarter, Nebraska drove 91-yards 38 seconds, capping the drive with Tommy Armstrong Jr.’s 30-yard touchdown pass to Brandon Reilly with 17 seconds left. Reilly went out of bounds on his route, which should have made him an ineligible receiver however after huddling, officials determined MSU cornerback Jermaine Edmondson forced him out of bounds. The replay showed Reilly went out of bounds on his own, but the call was non-reviewable. The loss ended Michigan State's College Football Playoff hopes.

The Ohio State-Michigan rivalry added another unforgettable chapter on November 26, 2016. In a highly anticipated matchup, the game went into overtime after a 17-17 tie in regulation. Ultimately, Ohio State prevailed, defeating Michigan 30-27 in double overtime, solidifying the intensity and competitiveness of this storied rivalry.

2002-2003 Ohio State Football - 'The Interceptions": Will Allen and Chris Gamble both had critical interceptions for the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2002 and 2003 seasons--who did it better? On October, 26, 2002 cornerback Chris Gamble provided a much needed a 40-yard interception return for an Ohio State touchdown. Gamble’s pick-six reversed a 7-3 halftime deficit and helped OSU pull out the win in a turnover-plagued game. Two weeks later, on November 9, 2002, Gamble intercepted a pass from Purdue's quarterback, Kyle Orton, late in the fourth quarter. Gamble’s interception sealed the victory for Ohio State as they continued their undefeated 2002 season. Later in the 2002 season, on November 23, 2002, Ohio safety Will Allen intercepted a pass from Michigan’s quarterback John Navarre late in the fourth quarter securing the Big Ten Championship for OSU and an undefeated season en route to winning the national championship. The next season, during the September 06, 2003 game against San Diego State University, a tipped pass led to an interception for OSU safety Will Allen at the goal line and Allen took it 100 yards the other way for Ohio State's only touchdown on the day.

On November 24, 1973, the Ohio State and Michigan battled to a 10-10 tie in what became known as "The Tie." This outcome prevented Ohio State from representing the Big Ten in the Rose Bowl, as the conference's rules at the time dictated that only one team could go to a bowl game, regardless of the tiebreaker system.

2002-2003 Ohio State Football - 'The Interceptions": Will Allen and Chris Gamble both had critical interceptions for the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2002 and 2003 seasons--who did it better? On October, 26, 2002 cornerback Chris Gamble provided a much needed a 40-yard interception return for an Ohio State touchdown. Gamble’s pick-six reversed a 7-3 halftime deficit and helped OSU pull out the win in a turnover-plagued game. Two weeks later, on November 9, 2002, Gamble intercepted a pass from Purdue's quarterback, Kyle Orton, late in the fourth quarter. Gamble’s interception sealed the victory for Ohio State as they continued their undefeated 2002 season. Later in the 2002 season, on November 23, 2002, Ohio safety Will Allen intercepted a pass from Michigan’s quarterback John Navarre late in the fourth quarter securing the Big Ten Championship for OSU and an undefeated season en route to winning the national championship. The next season, during the September 06, 2003 game against San Diego State University, a tipped pass led to an interception for OSU safety Will Allen at the goal line and Allen took it 100 yards the other way for Ohio State's only touchdown on the day.

In a thrilling game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on September 18, 2010, the Michigan State Spartans pulled off a daring and unexpected fake field goal play in overtime. Instead of attempting a traditional field goal, holder Aaron Bates threw a touchdown pass to tight end Charlie Gantt, securing a 34-31 victory for Michigan State.

Northwestern Wildcats Cinderella Season (1995): In 1995, the Northwestern Wildcats had a magical season, winning their first Big Ten title since 1936. Coached by Gary Barnett, the Wildcats went undefeated in conference play and clinched the conference championship with a 41-32 victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes on November 4, 1995.

Michigan State's "Little Giants" Fake Field Goal (2010): In a thrilling game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on September 18, 2010, the Michigan State Spartans pulled off a daring and unexpected fake field goal play in overtime. Instead of attempting a traditional field goal, holder Aaron Bates threw a touchdown pass to tight end Charlie Gantt, securing a 34-31 victory for Michigan State.

Iowa's Last-Second Field Goal to Spoil Penn State's Perfect Season (2008): In a crucial late-season matchup on November 8, 2008, the Iowa Hawkeyes hosted the then-undefeated and No. 3-ranked Penn State Nittany Lions. With just seconds left on the clock, Iowa's Daniel Murray kicked a 31-yard field goal, securing a 24-23 victory for the Hawkeyes and spoiling Penn State's hopes of a perfect season.

"Redemption Kick" (2010): Whitaker lifts Stanford past USC on final play. Nate Whitaker made up for a missed extra point by kicking a 30-yard field goal on the final play to give No. 16 Stanford a 37-35 victory over Southern California.

"Miracle in the Desert" (2007): The Stanford Cardinal, a 41-point underdog, pulled off one of the greatest upsets in college football history by defeating the USC Trojans. Stanford's 24-23 victory over the Trojans showcased the unpredictability and competitiveness of Pac-12 football.

In a memorable shootout, the Arizona Wildcats defeated the USC Trojans 49-45. Both teams combined for over 1,100 total yards of offense, and the game featured several lead changes and exciting plays.

Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota had a sensational season, leading the Ducks to the College Football Playoff National Championship game. He won the Heisman Trophy, becoming the first Pac-12 player to do so in over a decade.