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Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti

Tony Petitti stands by CFP proposal giving Big Ten, SEC four auto-bids each

"The alternative to this system is expanding the field and giving the committee more to do."

By Drew Lerner OnJun 30, 2025 0

ESPN’s Dan Wetzel questions Tony Petitti’s silence during college sports upheaval

The Big Ten commissioner isn't big on addressing the media.

By Sam Neumann OnJun 12, 2025 0
Peter Burns slammed the Big Ten as a “CFB Ponzi scheme,” arguing they prop up a few contenders while the rest of the league is “hot garbage.”

SEC Network’s Peter Burns: Big Ten runs a ‘highly succesful CFB Ponzi scheme’

"They understand over half of their league is hot garbage and only prop up the small amount of true quality contenders they have."

By Sam Neumann OnMay 30, 2025 0
Big Ten logo

Network execs reveal Big Ten TV draft process

"I’ve never been in an NFL Draft board room, but I imagine it’s pretty similar, right?"

By Drew Lerner OnMay 30, 2025 0
Fox's Joel Klatt called out the Big Ten and SEC regarding their greed in expanding the College Football Playoff.

Joel Klatt calls out SEC and Big Ten over playoff expansion greed

"It's a safety net, and it's unneeded, it's unwarranted, and it's greedy."

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 28, 2025 0
Big Ten SEC

Congressman wants Big Ten, SEC investigated for collusion

As they attempt to bend the CFP to their liking, the Big Ten and SEC are getting called out by a congressman for possible collusion.

By Matt Yoder OnMay 27, 2025 0
A logo for the College Football Playoff First Round

Stewart Mandel unloads on ‘cockamamie’ CFP proposal from Big Ten

"Nearly everyone The Athletic has spoken to about this subject over the past few months says this entire cockamamie scheme is the brainchild of Tony Petitti."

By Drew Lerner OnMay 26, 2025 0
Jan 8, 2024; Houston, TX, USA; A detail view of an ESPN camera before the 2024 College Football Playoff national championship game between the Michigan Wolverines and the Washington Huskies at NRG Stadium.

CFP expansion ‘gaining support’ from Big Ten, SEC

A decision is expected to come "in the next few months" on a potential CFP expansion.

By Reice Shipley OnMay 10, 2025 0
Jul 26, 2022; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren talks to the media during Big 10 football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports

Ex-Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren received $5.75 million bonus for TV rights deal

The bonus was awarded for Warren's "accomplishments over his full tenure as commissioner, including his contributions to the new TV rights deal."

By Ben Axelrod OnMay 7, 2025 0

TV and Streaming Viewing Picks for May 7, 2025: how to watch college softball tournaments

The ACC, Big Ten and SEC softball tournaments get going in earnest today on their respective networks.

By Ken Fang OnMay 7, 2025 0
A patchwork of turf surrounds the Big Ten logo

Illinois AG attempting to reveal Big Ten media rights contract

The state of Illinois is attempting to obtain a copy of the Big Ten’s media rights agreement. According...

By Drew Lerner OnMar 20, 2025 0
Urban Meyer

Urban Meyer backs 14-team CFP format: ‘I just think it’s great for the game’

"Now, there's going to be a big caveat in that, the Big 12 and ACC are going to be pissed."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 12, 2025 0
Los Angeles fires

Big Ten issues forfeits to Northwestern for skipping games in fire-ravaged LA

"UCLA’s campus was one mile away from a mandatory evacuation zone on Jan. 12."

By Arthur Weinstein OnFeb 26, 2025 0
Paul Finebaum

Paul Finebaum: SEC, Big Ten ‘completely wrong’ for wanting College Football Playoff autobids

"There’s something inherently wrong about stacking the deck before the season."

By Sean Keeley OnFeb 22, 2025 0
A Big Ten Football Media Days graphic.

Big Ten moves Football Media Days to Las Vegas

The conference's Football Media Days are moving from Indianapolis to Las Vegas.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 22, 2025 0
A Fox graphic showed Ohio State's overall record at 5-2 and the team's record in Big Ten Conference play at 7-9. Photo Credit: Fox

Fox’s Big Ten standings graphic has funny error

The math isn't quite mathing.

By Michael Dixon OnFeb 21, 2025 0
Tennessee AD Danny White announcing a stadium branding deal with Pilot on August 13, 2024.

Tennessee AD offers ‘correction’ to Pete Thamel’s reporting on Nebraska series cancellation

"Correction: Tennessee is not canceling this series. Nebraska did."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnFeb 21, 2025 0
On Tuesday's episode of ESPN's 'Get Up,' Paul Finebaum conceded that the Big Ten owns college football.

Paul Finebaum: The Big Ten owns college football

"There's no way you can say it doesn't."

By Ben Axelrod OnJan 21, 2025 0
Former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer walks down the sideline during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023.

Urban Meyer declares SEC’s college football ‘dominance’ is over

"In real time, right now, the Big Ten has passed the SEC for 2023 and 2024."

By Reice Shipley OnJan 6, 2025 0
Paul Finebaum

Paul Finebaum: All-Big Ten CFP title game ‘would change the paradigm of college football’

"I'm not sure what we're gonna do down here in SEC country but hang our heads."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJan 3, 2025 0
Screengrab via ESPN

College Football

ESPN’s College Football Playoff coverage makes for a miserable, negative experience

Kirby Smart and Greg Sankey

SEC heavily represented as Nielsen announces top CFB teams by viewership for first time

Nielsen's top 10 schools by viewership had eight SEC schools and two Big Ten ones.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 11, 2024 0
James Franklin in a press conference following the 2024 Big Ten Championship Game.

James Franklin blasts ‘JV’ press conference setup after Oregon band interruption following Big Ten Championship Game

"How is this a smart setup?"

By Andrew Bucholtz OnDec 8, 2024 0
The camera angle that NBC viewers saw of Iowa's game-winning field goal against Nebraska left something to be desired. Photo Credit: NBC

NBC camera angle missed Iowa’s 53-yard game-winning field goal go over crossbar

Not ideal.

By Michael Dixon OnNov 30, 2024 0
NBC is reportedly frustrated with its Big Ten contract.

NBC frustrated with Big Ten deal, which it still hasn’t officially signed

NBC apparently wasn't aware of the Big Ten's restrictions on night games.

By Ben Axelrod OnNov 22, 2024 0

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