Tommy Carr Named Michigan Backup Quarterback Behind Underwood
#MichiganFootball #BigTenMichigan named freshman Tommy Carr backup quarterback behind Bryce Underwood. Carr, grandson of Lloyd Carr, beat out Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi. Underwood enters his second season as starter under new coach Kyle Whittingham, who praised his preseason progress. read more
Big Ten Expands Player Reports to Four Times Weekly
#CollegeFootball #BigTenBig Ten expands player availability reports for 2026, requiring four weekly submissions per conference game, with statuses like probable, questionable, and out, starting September 19. Visiting teams must detail travel squad players' availability. read more
Big Ten Extends Commissioner Petitti Through 2033
#BigTen #TonyPetittiBig Ten commissioner Tony Petitti signed a five-year extension through 2033, unanimously approved. He led the conference to three straight football titles, expanded membership to 18 schools, and will negotiate the next media rights deal. read more
Big Ten blocks NFL players from returning to college
#CollegeFootball #BigTenBig Ten will bar NFL players from returning to college rosters, responding to court rulings granting fifth-year eligibility. LSU signed two pros, sparking NCAA criticism and conference debates over roster rules. read more
Northwestern Football Receives $35 Million Boost for Big Ten
#NorthwesternFootball #BigTenNorthwestern football received a $35M gift from Liz and Dick Uihlein over three years for recruiting, operations, and development, boosting Big Ten competitiveness amid new Ryan Field and Chip Kelly hire. read more
Big Ten Basketball: Michigan State Favored for Title Run
#BigTen #CollegeBasketballBig Ten projections reveal Michigan State's ceiling as national champions behind Jeremy Fears Jr., while Michigan eyes a repeat with Elliot Cadeau. Nebraska and USC show promise, but Rutgers faces tough odds. Chaos from eligibility rulings could shift outcomes. read more
Cignetti declares Big Ten best league in football
#BigTen #CurtCignettiIndiana coach Curt Cignetti declared the Big Ten "the best league in football," citing three straight national titles and an 8-2 head-to-head record against the SEC. He emphasized earned success over hype, saying "numbers don't lie." read more
Big Ten pushes 24-team playoff by 2027
#CollegeFootballPlayoff #BigTenBig Ten commissioner Tony Petitti reaffirms league's push for a 24-team College Football Playoff by 2027, potentially eliminating the conference title game. Revenue and format details remain unresolved, with SEC favoring 16 teams and other leagues supporting expansion. read more
Big Ten Commissioner Declares Leagues Dominance Over SEC
#BigTen #CollegeFootballBig Ten commissioner Petitti asserts league dominance over SEC with three straight national titles and 11 CFP wins. He calls for more regular-season matchups, while Illinois coach Bielema mocks SEC's past glory, citing modern transfers and NIL changes. read more
Big Ten Commissioner Demands 24-Team Playoff
#BigTen #CollegeFootballPlayoffBig Ten commissioner Tony Petitti advocated for a 24-team College Football Playoff, citing access and economic benefits, while firmly opposing a 16-team format. He emphasized that more teams staying competitive improves fan engagement and revenue. read more
Big Ten coaches rally for 24-team playoff expansion
#CollegeFootballPlayoff #BigTenBig Ten coaches lobby for 24-team CFP expansion at spring meetings, citing need for more meaningful games. The idea, supported by all 18 coaches, would eliminate title games and start season earlier. SEC remains a key hurdle. read more
Big Ten Nets Record $69.4M from NCAA Basketball
#BigTen #NCAARevenueThe Big Ten earned $69.4 million from NCAA basketball tournaments, the most of any conference. This followed Michigan and UCLA winning the 2026 national titles and Illinois reaching the men's Final Four. read more
Newcomers Set to Transform 2026 Big Ten, Notre Dame
#BigTen #CollegeFootballESPN highlights key newcomers for each Big Ten team and Notre Dame, focusing on transfers and freshmen poised to impact the 2026 season. Coaches provide insights on players like Indiana QB Josh Hoover and Michigan RB Savion Hiter. read more
Johnsons Revenge Fuels Michigans Big Ten Title Win
#CollegeBasketball #BigTenMorez Johnson Jr. led No. 3 Michigan with 19 points and 11 rebounds against his former team, Illinois, in an 84-70 victory. The win clinched the outright Big Ten regular-season title for the Wolverines, who improved to 27-2. read more
Big Ten Eyes Historic Fourth Straight National Title
#CollegeFootball2026 #BigTenFollowing Indiana's 2025 title, 2026 college football features key matchups like Ohio State-Texas and LSU-Ole Miss. Storylines include the Big Ten's title streak and Lane Kiffin's LSU debut. Impact players feature QBs like Arch Manning and WR Jeremiah Smith. read more