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Big Ten seeking clarity on playoff expansion before addressing its nonconference scheduling policy
Big Ten Conference Commissioner Tony Petitti speaks during an news conference at the Big Ten Conference NCAA college football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium, July 26, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) STEVE MEGARGEE | Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Big Ten appears to be in no hurry to change its status… Continue reading
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In NIL stalemate, Cruz insists new $48M cap would be a hard cap. SEC, Big Ten not convinced
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, left, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, speaks with Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., right, before a hearing Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson,File) EDDIE PELLS | Associated Press One key difference between Senate negotiators and the conferences still holding out on proposed… Continue reading
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Big Ten: No league championship game if college football moves to a 24-team playoff
Big Ten Conference Commissioner Tony Petitti speaks during an news conference at the Big Ten Conference NCAA college football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium, July 26, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File) STEVE MEGARGEE | Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — The Big Ten Conference would do away with its championship game if college… Continue reading
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Iowa, Iowa State working to extend Cy-Hawk football game through 2031
Ben Hutchens | Quad City-Times CHICAGO — An agreement is taking shape to extend the Cy-Hawk football rivalry. Iowa athletic director Beth Goetz confirmed with the Quad-City Times on Tuesday at Big Ten Football Media Days in Chicago that she and Iowa State athletic director Jamie Pollard have spoken and are working toward finalizing a deal. … Continue reading
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Female athletes surge in NIL deals as Learfield reports a 123% jump in participation
Southern California guard JuJu Watkins (12) plays against UCLA in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, FILE) MAURA CAREY | Associated Press College sports marketing company Learfield saw a 123% increase in female athlete participation… Continue reading
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Hawkeyes Picked to Finish 8th in Big Ten Preseason Poll
Zach Lutmer leads the way for an Iowa team picked to finish just above middle of the pack in the Big Ten Conference in 2026. SB Nation: Black & Gold Pants Big Ten Media Days kick off on Tuesday, July 28th in Chicago and with the annual event comes the official start of preseason poll… Continue reading
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