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ESPN analyst Rece Davis predicts Ohio State will win the Big Ten in 2026, citing a Heisman‑candidate quarterback, championship coach Ryan Day, and a preseason No. 1 ranking.
The Hawkeyes enter the 2026 campaign with a No. 22 preseason ranking, reflecting both confidence in head coach Kirk Ferentz and the hurdles posed by significant personnel losses and a revamped special‑teams staff.
A Colorado judge’s preliminary injunction could grant fifth‑year eligibility to 2022 graduates, affecting Baylor athletes across football, basketball and baseball as the NCAA prepares to appeal and reshape eligibility rules.
From Boise State’s showdown with Fresno State to Georgia’s rematch with Alabama, the 2026 schedule promises defining moments for playoff contention.
Indiana’s defensive stand against the potential removal of the Big Ten championship game highlights a broader clash between tradition and the lure of expanded playoff access.
Indiana’s football squad opposes a proposal to eliminate the Big Ten championship game, arguing the contest remains vital for team pride and identity.
Over 100 women’s college basketball players have signed union authorization cards, with Oregon State’s filing marking the first formal effort by female athletes to unionize, spurring a broader movement backed by labor advocates and political figures
Analysts predict a wide range of win totals for the Big Ten’s 2026 slate, with teams like Purdue, Minnesota and Ohio State eyeing over‑under lines that reflect new coaches, transfer portal additions and schedule shifts.
Judge Charlotte Sweeney’s ruling granting a fifth year of eligibility to the 2022 college sports class has ignited a cascade of uncertainty, prompting appeals, roster reshuffles and a bipartisan legislative push for stability.
After two consecutive 20‑point losses, UCLA turned to Serbian prospects Filip Jović and Sergej Macura to reinforce a frontline that struggled with rim attempts and put‑back opportunities.
Purdue’s football program is banking on returning starters, a healthier lineup and fresh motivation to rebound from a winless Big Ten campaign.
With a December 1 deadline approaching, the College Football Playoff’s expansion to 24 teams remains unresolved, leaving the future of the format in the hands of the two most powerful conferences.
At the 2026 College Football Media Days, key storylines included the SEC’s breakaway discussions, a push for a 24‑team playoff, and notable player health updates, reflecting the sport’s shifting dynamics.
Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz recently sparked conversation by likening today’s college football landscape to the sport’s 1970s heyday, a period marked by a handful of powerhouse programs that routinely captured national titles.
Michigan’s head coach Kyle Whittingham wants to move past recent scandals, focus on football, and restore confidence in a program that has weathered both highs and lows.
Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti discussed the skepticism Indiana football faced during its 2024 season, noting that the team used criticism as motivation to finish 16‑0 and capture a national title the following year.
At a Baton Rouge Rotary Club gathering, Lane Kiffin mixed humor about his former schools with candid thoughts on the transfer portal, NIL compensation, AI in player evaluation and the SEC’s shift to a nine‑game slate, ending on an optimistic note for LSU’s upcoming season.
The University of Nebraska unveiled its out‑of‑conference schedule for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting four power‑conference opponents, four neutral‑site contests and a revenge matchup against Iowa. The slate follows the program’s best season in school history, which included an NCAA Tournament win and a Sweet 16 appearance.
Iowa’s 2026 schedule pits the Hawkeyes against Michigan, Ohio State and Washington in a three‑game stretch that could define their playoff prospects.
Recent sponsorships worth tens of millions of dollars signal a shift toward a potential super league, with conference leaders and coaches weighing new competitive and financial models.
The Big Ten’s recent Media Days underscored confidence in competition with the SEC, featuring key storylines from Penn State’s new coach to USC’s playoff pressure.
The Badgers host Rutgers in a 2026 matchup that could define Wisconsin's trajectory, while the Scarlet Knights battle roster turnover and a tough schedule.
The complaint alleges that university officials suppressed findings of an advanced scouting scheme, ignored a coach’s affair, and used Partridge as a scapegoat, prompting a multi‑year legal battle.
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti praised Indiana football's perfect season, the transformative effect of coach Curt Cignetti, and the electric atmosphere in Bloomington.