Questions were asked. Coaches had answers. Here are a few of the highlights from this week's Big Ten conference call ...

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Brady Hoke filibuster watch: Opening statement clocks in at 90 seconds this week.

— Austin Ward (@AWardESPN) October 21, 2014

Mark Dantonio says he thinks a one-loss Big Ten champ should make the playoff. "But that's just me as a fan," he said.

— Brian Bennett (@BennettESPN) October 21, 2014

More from Dantonio on the playoff: Could make a case for 15 different teams to be in the playoff.

— Dan Murphy (@DanMurphyESPN) October 21, 2014

Last 3 weeks, Fitz has seen Melvin Gordon, David Cobb and Ameer Abdullah: "Pretty special [group of RBs in B1G], no question about that."

— Austin Ward (@AWardESPN) October 21, 2014

Jerry Kill said coming from behind to beat Purdue was significant step last week. Gophers had never won after trailing at half under Kill.

— Dan Murphy (@DanMurphyESPN) October 21, 2014

Urban Meyer said Joey Bosa played his best game on Saturday vs. Rutgers. Kid's still getting better. Scary.

— Brian Bennett (@BennettESPN) October 21, 2014

Kevin Wilson on Tevin Coleman's big plays: "He's got a knack for it. Little bit of it is scheme, lot of it's him."

— Austin Ward (@AWardESPN) October 21, 2014