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Wisconsin RB Questionable for Illinois Game

Wisconsin running back Corey Clement is yet to return from the sports hernia surgery he had in late September. Clement was expected to miss four to six weeks, but was actually cleared to return last week in Wisconsin's game against Purdue.

 width=Clement did not play against the Boilermakers.

Clement sayd via Madison.com, quote - "Cory's status can only be determined when I wake up Saturday. You guys will probably see how it's going to go if I decide to take the first reps."

Clement also said that while he's feeling better this week, he still hasn't been able to really go full speed in practice and "open up."

Wisconsin could certainly use him. The Badgers run game just hasn't lived up to the standards the program has set for itself. Wisconsin currently ranks 12th in the Big Ten in rushing yards per game, and ninth in yards per carry. Wisconsin hasn't finished lower than second in the Big Ten in either category since 2009...when it finished third.

So the return of Clement could go a long way in improving Wisconsin's offense, and the team's dwindling chances at a division title. While Wisconsin is only a game behind Iowa in the standings, in practice it's a two-game deficit as the Hawkeyes beat Wisconsin earlier this season.

>>Texas Signs Richest Deal With Nike

 width=Texas has agreed to a brand new apparel contract with Nike, according to Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports.

The Austin American-Statesman first reported Wednesday that "University of Texas officials have reached a 15-year agreement with Nike in what is expected to be the richest shoe and apparel deal in college sports," with the contract still requiring final approval from the UT System Board of Regents.

In July, Michigan announced its new $169 million apparel contract with Nike, the richest in college sports.

Texas has been expected to re-up with its longtime apparel partners at Nike, who the American-Statesman reports had the right to match any offer made by a competitor (such as fast-rising, cash-splashing Under Armour).

With Texas "the No. 1 seller of T-shirts, hats and other merchandise for nine straight years, according to the Collegiate Licensing Company rankings," Nike's incentive to keep the Longhorns in the fold was obvious.

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