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By Tim — November 30th, 2009 at 5:08 PM — 15 comments
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The ACC/Big Ten Challenge has been a one-sided affair in its 10 years of existence, with the Atlantic Coast conference emerging victorious in each of the first 10 years. With the Big Ten poised for a great year throughout the conference, there has been talk that this is the year for the midwesterners to emerge victorious.

The First Decade

Year ACC Wins Big Ten Wins
1999 5 4
2000 5 4
2001* 5 3
2002 5 4
2003 7 2
2004 7 2
2005 6 5
2006 8 3
2007 8 3
2008 6 5

* Michigan State v. UVA was cancelled in progress in 2001.

The ACC's fluctuating membership is to blame for the different numbers of games played during different years. Still, that conference came out on top each year, regardless of how many games were played. So, that's how the Big Ten did in the first 10 years of the Challenge, but how did Michigan do?

Year Opponent Result
1999 @Georgia Tech W 80-77
2000 Wake Forest L 60-71
2001 DNP
2002 DNP
2003 NC State W 68-61
2004 @Georgia Tech L 68-99
2005 Miami W 74-53
2006 @NC State L 67-74
2007 Boston College L 64-77
2008 @Maryland L 70-75

Before you lament the Wolverines' losing record (3-5) in the event, it's important to note that every single Big Ten team except Michigan State has a losing record in the ACC-Big Ten Challenge. In fact, the Wolverines are tied for 3rd-best record in the event among Big Ten teams.

This Year

So, is the Big Ten a strong contender to finally break through in 2009? Let's take a look at the matchups (home teams bolded):

Big Ten Team ACC Team Date & TV
Penn State Virginia Tonight, 7PM, ESPN2
Purdue Wake Forest Tues, 7PM, ESPN
Northwestern NC State Tues, 7PM, ESPNU
Indiana Maryland Tues, 7:30PM, ESPN2
Michigan State North Carolina Tues, 9PM, ESPN
Iowa Virginia Tech Tues, 9:30PM, ESPN2
Illinois Clemson Wed, 7:15PM, ESPN
Minnesota Miami Wed, 7:15PM, ESPNU
Michigan Boston College Wed, 7:30PM, ESPN2
Wisconsin Duke Wed, 9:15PM, ESPN
Ohio State Florida State Wed, 9:30PM, ESPN2

Georgia Tech does not play for the ACC this year.

The Big Ten has home-court advantage this year, and strangely, the only two games that won't air on basic cable both take place in ACC arenas.

The ACC and Big Ten have already squared off a few times this year, with North Carolina topping Ohio State and Wisconsin beating Maryland. Things looked a whole lot rosier for the Big Ten prior to the weekend, where Michigan, MInnesota, and Michigan State all suffered unexpected losses. The Only Colors gave the odds for all the games, and it ain't pretty, with only Michigan, Purdue, and Ohio State favored to win. Still, with 11 games left to play, and the Big Ten as strong as ever, there's no reason to give up hope quite yet.

Preview of Michigan's opponent, the Eagles of Boston College, will be coming later in the week.

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November 30th, 2009 at 5:23 PM | Let's hope the preview is (Score:1)
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Let's hope the preview is posted before Wednesday evening (thanks Tim!).

Nobody home...

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November 30th, 2009 at 6:38 PM | FWIW, I call the games like (Score:1)
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FWIW, I call the games like this:

UVA over Penn State
Purdue over Wake
Northwestern over NC State
Maryland over IU
UNC over MSU
VT over Iowa
Illinois over Clemson
Minnesota over Miami
Michigan over BC
Duke over Wisconsin
OSU over FSU

That'd be 6-5, Big Ten. Maybe it is time.

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November 30th, 2009 at 6:56 PM | I think it's 6-5 ACC (Score:1)
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I think Clemson beats Illinois...

I think PSU could also win while Northwestern loses, but that still makes it 6-5 ACC.

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November 30th, 2009 at 6:44 PM | B10 Still Could Win (Score:1)
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After the past weekend Minnesota and Illinois wins seem a little less likely, but at the same time I expect at least Minnesota to come away with a win there. Along with the 3 favorites, I think PSU has a decent chance tonight because Virginia is just not good. I also look at Wisco, MSU, and even Indiana as having pretty solid chances. I'm not suggesting we win all these games I listed, I'm just saying we do have a decent chance to finally win.

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November 30th, 2009 at 7:19 PM | Before the season, it looked (Score:1)
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Before the season, it looked like the Big 10 was in great shape to finally win this thing. Since then, most Big 10 teams have been underwhelming considering the preseason rankings. Hopefully they all step up this week and get some more respect for the Big 10.

Just remember. It's not a lie, if you believe it.

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November 30th, 2009 at 8:46 PM | Unfortunately, I placed (Score:1)
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Unfortunately, I placed friendly bets with some ACC brethren that the Big Ten finally takes the challenge this year before Kevin Coble got hurt. I was banking on a sure Northwestern victory. Now, not so much.

Thankfully, it looks like Penn State will have the Big Ten off to a strong start.

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November 30th, 2009 at 9:08 PM | N'W over NC State looked like (Score:1)
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N'W over NC State looked like a sure thing before Coble's demise. Sucks for the Big 10. But Penn State held on tonight for a win. 1-0 good guys so far. Looks like Penn State is going to be all Battle this year. He scored almost half their points tonight. Stop him and you stop PSU.

Just remember. It's not a lie, if you believe it.

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November 30th, 2009 at 9:22 PM | Penn State (Score:1)
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Penn State looked like they were trying to give it away the last couple of minutes. I'm glad they were able to hang on. Only 5 more wins needed.

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November 30th, 2009 at 10:34 PM | CONFERENCE PRIDE!!! (Score:1)
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CONFERENCE PRIDE!!! WOOOOO!!!

Good thing that success in your conference actually means something in basketball.

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December 1st, 2009 at 12:30 AM | The only time I will ever, (Score:1)
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The only time I will ever, ever root for OSU is when we beat them in BBall and they will improve our RPI by beating people.

MGoGTI

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December 1st, 2009 at 2:42 AM | 1-0 Baby! (Score:1)
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Call off the rest of the challenge...it's over now!

WE ARE!...PENN ST!

5 more wins to go. My money is on Purdue, NW, Minnesota, Michigan and one win between Illinois, Ohio St and Michigan St...I am gonna go with Ohio St since they are at home.

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December 1st, 2009 at 9:10 AM | Big Ten (Score:1)
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I think we have a really good shot to get it this year. I don't think it will be big or anything but something like 6-5 is definitely possible.

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December 1st, 2009 at 10:33 AM | Minnesota gets one of their (Score:1)
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Minnesota gets one of their suspended guys back for this game (Bostick) from what I was hearing. That should help them I would think.

It stinks that the two drecks of our conference this year both got home games in this. Big Ten was probably losing those no matter what, we would have been way better off with Illinois and Minnesota having those home games.

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December 1st, 2009 at 11:14 AM | Also, I think Northwestern is (Score:1)
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Also, I think Northwestern is better than we thought they'd be without Coble. They looked pretty ugly against Butler, but neutral wins over Notre Dame and Iowa State this weekend I think means they've started to figure out how the team will go without Coble. Shurna really stepped up this weekend.

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December 1st, 2009 at 12:55 PM | Does anyone know how... (Score:1)
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they determine the match-ups each year for this challenge?

"I hate losing more than I like winning." - Zack

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