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Mike Boynton Jr. was named interim head coach of the Michigan Wolverines after Dusty May’s departure to the Dallas Mavericks. He expressed excitement, confidence in retaining the roster, and said the team’s playing style will remain similar.
From June 25 to 27, 2026, the Oregon Ducks will travel to Tokyo for a first‑of‑its‑kind football showcase, blending sport, brand expansion, and Japanese heritage.
The Big Ten Conference has named the 54 student‑athletes who will attend the 2026 Media Days in Chicago, setting the stage for a high‑profile college football season.
Pharrel Payne, Maryland's former leading scorer, has been granted a medical hardship waiver and will return for the upcoming season, adding experience to a roster reshaped by transfers and freshmen.
Pharrel Payne will suit up for Maryland again in 2026‑27, bringing 17.5 points and 7.2 rebounds per game, while the program welcomes new football recruits and a baseball prospect’s draft combine invitation.
Pharrel Payne will return to the Maryland Terrapins for the 2026‑27 season, bringing back a proven scorer and rebounder as the program navigates significant changes.
The 15th annual BTN Big 10K will take place on July 11 at Soldier Field, featuring 10K and 5K races and a post‑race festival, with former Hoosiers standouts Pat Coogan and Omar Cooper Jr. announced as grand marshals.
ESPN’s unanimous ranking of Ohio State junior Jeremiah Smith highlights his dominance and sets the stage for a breakout 2026 campaign.
The Wisconsin Badgers enter the new season with low external expectations, but a recent surge of talent and coaching strategy suggests a potential turnaround.
After a surprising Final Four run, Illinois prepares for the upcoming season with a revamped roster and high expectations.
The Wolverines open the 2026 season with a series of games that range from modest non‑conference foes to formidable Big Ten rivals, each offering a glimpse into the team’s progress under new leadership.
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti has voiced support for a larger College Football Playoff, while commissioners and coaches weigh the economic implications and potential restructuring of conference championships.
Five former Illini standouts — Genesis Bryant, Kendall Bostic, Jenna Smith, Tauja Catchings and Ashley Berggren — are redefining the path from playing to coaching, joining a growing list of alumni who already serve in Division I roles.
South Dakota State will appear in two nationally televised football games during the 2026 season, including a Big Ten Network contest against Northwestern and an ESPN‑broadcast Interstate Series showdown with South Dakota.
After a historic NCAA Tournament run, Ohio State must replace its all‑time leading scorer. The competition to become the team’s primary offensive weapon is already shaping the offseason narrative.
The University of Wisconsin has released its full football schedule, highlighting a primetime showdown with Minnesota, a September game against Notre Dame, and a series of homecoming and road contests that will be televised across major networks.
NBC’s 2026 Big Ten schedule reveals three possible primetime matchups for Ohio State, while the network’s Notre Dame obligations shape the timing of those games.
The Miners' 2026 schedule promises a heavy presence on national platforms, with key matchups against Nevada, Hawai'i, Wyoming and Air Force slated for prime‑time slots, while the new MW+ service becomes the hub for live coverage.
The Terrapins announce a three‑game opening stretch with primetime slots on major networks, featuring key players and transfer additions aimed at restoring bowl eligibility and extending their non‑conference winning streak.
The University of Minnesota has announced start times for several 2026 games, highlighting a schedule that spans early September through late November and features broadcasts on Peacock, CBS, the Big Ten Network, and NBC.
The Badgers open their non‑conference slate at Camp Randall, with kickoff times and TV details confirmed for games against Western Illinois on Sept. 12 and Eastern Michigan on Sept. 19.
The Hawkeyes' 2026 slate features early‑season road games, an in‑state rivalry and a high‑profile matchup against Nebraska, all slated for national television.
The Fighting Illini have announced their first three games of the 2026 season, highlighting a Thursday night debut versus UAB, a matchup with ACC champion Duke, and a home game against Southern Illinois.
The upcoming October 31, 2026 matchup between South Dakota and South Dakota State will air on an ESPN network for the third consecutive year, continuing a partnership that began with ESPNU broadcasts in 2023 and 2025.