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Minnesota wears helmets featuring ivy in honor of college football game at Wrigley Field vs Northwestern. Photo Credit: Big Ten Network

Matt Millen confused by ivy on Minnesota helmets at Wrigley Field

"Why is all that green on them?"

By Matt Clapp OnNov 22, 2025 0
Credit: BTN

College Football

USC-Iowa on Big Ten Network is latest example of Big Ten’s TV deal being far from optimal for fans

Joel McHale interviewed on the Big Ten Network during Washington's 70-10 win over UC Davis.

Joel McHale had quite the in-game interview during Washington blowout

"I will say, I think we're going to win."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 7, 2025 0
Several Big Ten Football coaches came together in an ad for Fox amid the network's ongoing carriage dispute with YouTube TV. Photo Credits Left to right: (Ryan Day: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images); (Sherrone Moore: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images); (James Franklin: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images); (P.J. Fleck: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images).

Big Ten football coaches come together in ad for Fox amid YouTube TV dispute

"Support your team...Wherever you live."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 25, 2025 0
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti at Big Ten Media Days

Indiana’s Curt Cignetti fires shot at SEC during Big Ten Media Days

"I'm more focused on those nine conference games."

By Reice Shipley OnJul 23, 2025 0
NCAA volleyball

Fox Sports VP ‘really encouraged’ by NFL lead-in strategy for college volleyball

"We’ve seen with other properties where obviously you can use the strength of the NFL lead-in to really expose new viewers to sports that are growing."

By Drew Lerner OnApr 8, 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
Daniel Jeremiah and Rich Eisen on NFL Network 2025 Scouting Coverage on Feb. 28, 2025.

Rich Eisen, Daniel Jeremiah discuss 2007 Appalachian State-Michigan game during NFL Combine

"I was so excited there was a Big Ten Network -- and then instantly wanted it canceled."

By Michael Dixon OnFeb 28, 2025 0
Jason Horowitz didn't lack for excitement in his call of Michigan State star Tre Holloman's crosscourt buzzer-beater. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

Jason Horowitz calls Michigan State’s thrilling buzzer-beating win

"Holloman from halfcourt to win it on the road."

By Michael Dixon OnFeb 26, 2025 0
Illinois head coach Brad Underwood gifts signed basketball to Big Ten Network announcer Mike Hall's wife

Illinois’ Brad Underwood gifts signed basketball to BTN announcer’s wife battling breast cancer

"My wife's a huge Illini hoops fan, so she's going to freak out when she sees it."

By Drew Lerner OnDec 29, 2024 0
A polyptych showing nine top CFB announcing booths from 2024.

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The 2024 Awful Announcing college football announcer rankings

Mike Hall Big Ten Network

BTN’s Mike Hall reveals wife’s breast cancer diagnosis with encouragement to get screened

"If you or someone you know sees or feels something that doesn't look right: Go To Your Doctor!"

By Arthur Weinstein OnNov 29, 2024 0
Aug 29, 2024; Boulder, Colorado, USA; Detail view of a ESPN college football emblem on a end zone broadcast camera during the first half between the North Dakota State Bison against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports

Grade the top 25 college football announcing teams for 2024

Our poll to grade the top 25 2024 college football announcing booths will be open through Wednesday, Dec. 4.

By Andrew Bucholtz OnNov 29, 2024 0
As fans stood to see what was a diving touchdown catch by Ohio State's Carnell Tate, they completely blocked the television camera. Photo Credit: Big Ten Network

Fans completely block camera’s view of Ohio State touchdown

Football at Wrigley Field has some drawbacks.

By Michael Dixon OnNov 16, 2024 0
Oct 2, 2024; Rosemont, IL, USA; Oregon guard Deja Kelly at the podium during the 2024 Big Ten Women’s Basketball media day at Donald E. Stephens Convention Center.

Oregon’s Deja Kelly records near triple-double before making sideline reporter debut

"That's super important because I do know that the ball will stop bouncing at whenever that happens to be."

By Jessica Kleinschmidt OnNov 6, 2024 0
Sep 8, 2018; Madison, WI, USA; Big Ten Network tv camera during the game between the New Mexico Lobos and Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Big Ten Network sees substantial boost from West Coast audience

BTN is up 9% in viewership year-over-year in part thanks to West Coast teams.

By Drew Lerner OnNov 6, 2024 0
Sep 8, 2018; Madison, WI, USA; Big Ten Network tv camera during the game between the New Mexico Lobos and Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Comcast and Fox/Big Ten Network end West Coast carriage dispute

Xfinity TV customers in California, Oregon, and Washington will now have full access to Big Ten Network.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 10, 2024 1
Hunter Wohler Wisconsin Neck.

Wisconsin’s Hunter Wohler BTN interview goes viral for prodigious neck

Wisconsin Badgers star Hunter Wohler sat down for an interview with Big Ten Network, but all anyone could talk about was his incredible neck.

By Matt Yoder OnSep 12, 2024 0
Sep 7, 2013; Ann Arbor, MI, USA; Michigan Wolverines former player Braylon Edwards on the sidelines during the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports

Former Michigan stars file $50 million lawsuit against NCAA, Big Ten Network

"What about all the eras of guys before 2016?"

By Ben Axelrod OnSep 10, 2024 1
Washington Huskies

Big Ten Network, Comcast settle in for protracted West Coast dispute

New Big Ten Network fans on the west coast have already missed games with no signs of an end to a dispute with Comcast.

By Matt Yoder OnSep 1, 2024 0
Jul 21, 2023; Las Vegas, NV, USA; The Pac-12 Conference logo during Pac-12 Media Day at Resorts World Las Vegas in 2023.. (Kirby Lee/USA Today Sports.)

Pac-12 Network shades Big Ten over Comcast dispute

Wait, this account is still active?

By Ben Axelrod OnAug 30, 2024 1
A Big Ten Network page warning of a carriage dispute with Comcast’s Xfinity service. (allbtngames.com.)

College Football

Big Ten Network-Comcast dispute may see West Coast schools’ games blacked out

Sep 8, 2018; Madison, WI, USA; Big Ten Network tv camera during the game between the New Mexico Lobos and Wisconsin Badgers at Camp Randall Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports

Big Ten Network dedicating full day of coverage to new teams

The network is looking to familiarize fans and viewers with the four new schools.

By Robert O'Neill OnJul 31, 2024 0

Yogi Roth joining Big Ten Network

"It’s been quite the journey to join this team at BTN and one that I’m extremely proud of."

By Robert O'Neill OnJul 22, 2024 0
John Anderson and Mike Hall Credit: ESPN, Big Ten Network

Mike Hall pays emotional tribute to ESPN’s John Anderson for boosting career

"Though he never asked for it, nor did I ask his permission, I decided he was my mentor."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJun 28, 2024 3

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