The Washington gymnastics team kicks off its 2026 season with the UW Quad Meet at home, featuring Cal, Oregon State, and UCLA, highlighting top West Coast talent and including an autograph session with the team.
Nebraska football, after starting as an underdog, is now a double-digit favorite over Michigan State in their upcoming game at Memorial Stadium, with betting lines favoring the Huskers. Both teams are seeking their first Big Ten wins of the season, and the game is set for Saturday at 3 p.m. CDT, with Nebraska's coach emphasizing the importance of focus amid college football parity.
Oregon football fans are traveling extensive distances, incurring high costs and logistical challenges, to attend the big game at Penn State, reflecting the increased travel demands and expenses since Oregon joined the Big Ten conference.
The Big Ten Conference announced the TV schedule for the first three weeks of the 2025 college football season, featuring extensive coverage across major broadcast and cable networks, culminating in the Big Ten Championship Game on December 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The Big Ten Conference has released its 2025 football schedule, which will be the second season featuring 18 teams and no divisional format, using the Flex Protect XVIII model. This model includes protected and rotating opponents, with each team playing nine intraconference games and facing every other conference team at least twice over a period. The season will end with the Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium, featuring the top two teams in the conference standings.
Kirk Herbstreit has called for strict consequences for players involved in college football postgame brawls, suggesting they should miss subsequent games to uphold sportsmanship. This follows a weekend of multiple fights, including a notable incident between Michigan and Ohio State, which led to fines for both schools by the Big Ten Conference. Herbstreit emphasized the need for accountability to maintain the integrity of college football.
The Big Ten Conference has fined both the University of Michigan and The Ohio State University $100,000 each for violating the conference's sportsmanship policy during their football game on November 30, 2024. The actions of both teams were deemed disrespectful and unsafe, concluding the matter with no further comments from the conference.
Nebraska's volleyball team continued its dominance over Iowa, sweeping the Hawkeyes 25-9, 25-16, 25-17 to maintain a perfect 40-0 all-time record against them. The Huskers, led by setter Bergen Reilly and standout performances from Harper Murray and others, showcased a strong offensive game with a .472 hitting percentage. Nebraska remains undefeated in Big Ten play and prepares to face No. 6 Wisconsin in their final regular-season match.
Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti has signed a new contract with the university through 2032, significantly increasing his annual salary to $8 million with an additional $1 million retention bonus. This extension follows Indiana's historic 10-0 start under Cignetti, who has transformed the program into a national contender. The deal also includes increased resources for his coaching staff. Cignetti's leadership has revitalized the team, making Indiana a formidable force in college football and enhancing the university's athletic reputation.
CBS college football analyst Brian Jones predicts an upset in Week 12, picking Wisconsin to defeat the top-ranked Oregon Ducks in their first Big Ten matchup. Despite Oregon's undefeated season and Wisconsin's recent struggles, including a season-ending injury to Tyler Van Dyke, Jones believes the Badgers can surprise the Ducks. Oregon is currently a 14.5-point favorite, and a Wisconsin victory would significantly impact the College Football Playoff rankings and the Big Ten Conference standings.
Nebraska's volleyball team, ranked No. 2, is set to face No. 12 Oregon and Washington in their first conference trip out west. The Huskers recently achieved a significant victory over Wisconsin, maintaining an undefeated conference record. Oregon, led by coach Matt Ulmer, boasts a strong lineup despite losing key players, while Washington, under Leslie Gabriel, is improving with a balanced team. Nebraska is favored in both matches, but the late start times could pose challenges.
The Big Ten Conference has announced the kickoff times and network designations for the first three weeks of the 2024 football season, marking the first time games will be broadcast on CBS, FOX, and NBC, along with cable and streaming platforms. The season will feature at least 55 games on broadcast networks and will conclude with the Big Ten Football Championship Game on December 7.
Mike Hopkins will not return as head coach of the Washington Huskies men's basketball program after the season concludes, with the school announcing his departure. The decision comes after Hopkins' seven-year tenure, which included one NCAA tournament appearance in 2019. Washington will now embark on a national search for an experienced head coach as they transition to the Big Ten Conference for the 2024-25 academic year.
The Big Ten Conference has revealed the school appearance schedule for the 2024 Big Ten Football Media Days Presented by Old National Bank, featuring a three-day format at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti will address the media on day one, with live coverage provided by the Big Ten Network. The event will take place from July 23-25, featuring schools like Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State on different days. Additional details will be announced at a later date.
The 2024 TIAA Big Ten Women’s Basketball Tournament bracket has been announced, with Ohio State as the No. 1 seed, and all-session tickets sold out for the first time in the tournament's history. The tournament will take place from March 6-10 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, with all 13 games broadcast live to a national audience. Defending champion Iowa earned the No. 2 seed, while Indiana and Michigan State round out the top four seeds.