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Illinois head coach Bret Bielema argues that revenue sharing and the transfer portal have modernized college football, offering new opportunities for teams and players. His comments come amid concerns from Iowa’s Kirk Ferentz and a defensive stance from Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti, as the conference prepares for a landmark video board unveiling.
The Big Ten is prepared to eliminate its championship game if a 24‑team playoff gains traction, a move backed by several conferences but resisted by the SEC.
ESPN's Pete Thamel predicts a repeat national title for Indiana, while Rece Davis draws parallels to Penn State's rise. Pat Kraft defends basketball budgeting, and Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti hails IU's athletic leadership. New coaching moves bring a wave of player transfers that could reshape the conference landscape.
The Big Ten Conference is weighing the removal of its championship game if a 24‑team playoff becomes reality, a move championed by commissioner Tony Petitti and backed by several power conferences.
The Big Ten is considering eliminating its championship game to accommodate a 24‑team playoff, a proposal backed by several conferences and coaches but opposed by the SEC.
The conference’s plan to replace its title game with a 24‑team playoff has drawn backing from several power conferences and coaches, while the SEC voices reservations.
During the Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, Illinois, coach Bret Bielema criticized the SEC and questioned the conference's division names, while commissioner Tony Petitti defended the Big Ten's recent dominance and discussed a potential expansion of the College Football Playoff.
At Chicago’s media days, the Big Ten chief praised Indiana’s unprecedented success and the transformative effect of its new coach.
Iowa Athletic Director Beth Goetz announced a forthcoming contract extension for the Cy-Hawk football rivalry with Iowa State, highlighting the conference's dedication to a tradition that dates back decades.
The Big Ten is considering scrapping its championship game if a 24‑team playoff is adopted, a move championed by commissioner Tony Petitti and backed by several conferences, while the SEC remains opposed.
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 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.
At the Big Ten’s media gathering in Chicago, commissioner Tony Petitti lauded Indiana’s perfect season, singled out coach Curt Cignetti’s transformative work, and celebrated the surge of excitement among Hoosier fans.
Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge has filed a federal complaint claiming he was made a scapegoat for the university's sign‑stealing controversy, accusing athletic leaders of prior knowledge and constitutional breaches.
A former Michigan assistant coach’s lawsuit claims university leaders knew of a sign‑stealing operation and an inappropriate coach‑employee relationship, raising questions about accountability and leadership.
The lawsuit accuses the University of Michigan, its athletic director Warde Manuel and former president Santa Ono of concealing a sign‑stealing scheme and an unrelated misconduct case involving assistant coach Matthew Weiss.
Penn State head coach Matt Campbell joins three key players for a live media availability at the Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago, highlighting health updates and season expectations.
UCLA head coach Bob Chesney, quarterback Nico Iamaleava, defensive standout Cole Martin and linebacker Sammy Omosigho will represent the Bruins at the Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago on July 29, where they will meet media and fans ahead of the upcoming season.
The Fighting Illini will appear on Day 1 of Big Ten Media Days, with coach Bret Bielema set to address the press live on the Big Ten Network at 11:30 a.m. CT.
An internal probe into the University of Michigan’s athletics department has led to the announced departure of athletic director Warde Manuel, revealing shortcomings in oversight and sparking legal challenges.
Missouri’s head coach proposes a 24‑ or 30‑team playoff with automatic bids, clashing with SEC resistance and igniting a broader conversation about the future of postseason football.
The Big Ten Network will provide live coverage of the 2026 Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago from July 28‑30, featuring press conferences with every coach and expert analysis.
The University of Wisconsin‑Madison is evaluating a shortlist of candidates to replace Chris McIntosh, with Arizona’s Desiree Reed‑Francois among the names considered, though her deep ties to the Wildcats make her selection uncertain.