We lived in the four-team College Football Playoff era for a decade. Then, the 12-team era … for a minute. Starting next year, we’ll move into uncharted waters with 24.
Head coaches on the hot seat ahead of UMD-RUT game
With Maryland Football set to host Rutgers this weekend, the matchup is a pivotal one for both head coaches are facing mounting pressure to win games to avoid getting booted this year.
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The buzz over the top-10 matchup between No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 8 BYU was palpable in the Utah Valley long before the season started, and the teams are right where they were expected to be heading into the clash in Provo.
Before Curt Cignetti and Bob Chesney took the Big Ten by storm and became two of CFB’s most unexpected success stories, Jeff Bourne was at the center of it all at JMU.
Big Ten Basketball
With six teams in the current football Top 25 and high expectations again in both men’s and women’s basketball, the Big Ten is enjoying a moment.
The lawsuit filed Monday in Los Angeles Superior Court alleges Musselman kicked Baker-Mazara off the team after the Trojans were eliminated from NCAA Tournament contention to avoid paying the remainder of his NIL contract.
Rutgers men’s basketball coach Steve Pikiell says he has been diagnosed with cancer after visiting doctors a few months ago when “not feeling 100%.”
Minnesota’s leading scorer Cade Tyson has rejoined the team with the intent to play this season. Tyson has enrolled in classes and will practice with the Gophers while waiting for official eligibility clearance.
2026 Big Ten football schedule on NBC & Peacock
| Week | Date | Time (ET) | Matchup | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Sat., Aug. 29 | 2:30 p.m. | USC 42, San Jose State 26 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 1 | Thurs., Sept. 3 | 8 p.m. | Minnesota 59, Eastern Illinois 7 (Highlights) | Peacock |
| 1 | Sat., Sept. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Michigan 13, Western Michigan 12 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 1 | Sun., Sept. 6 | 4 p.m. | Washington 24, Washington State 10 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 2 | Sat., Sept. 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Iowa 16, Iowa State 13 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 3 | Sat., Sept. 19 | 12:30 p.m. | Wisconsin 54, Eastern Michigan 10 (Highlights) | Peacock |
| 3 | Sat., Sept. 19 | 2 p.m. | Illinois 48, Southern Illinois 10 (Highlights) | Peacock |
| 3 | Sat., Sept. 19 | 4 p.m. | Indiana 38, Western Kentucky 0 (Highlights) | Peacock |
| 6 | Sat., Oct. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | USC at Penn State | NBC, Peacock |
| 13 | Fri. Nov. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Minnesota at Wisconsin | NBC, Peacock |
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Inside the AP Poll: Five-pack of title contenders emerges; Northwestern in for first time since 2020
Nicole Auerbach explains why even though they aren’t her exact top 5, Georgia, Alabama, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Miami have pulled away from the field as early National Championship favorites.
Georgia moved up to No. 1 in The AP Top 25 following its win at Alabama, while Texas dropped from to No. 7 after losing to rival Oklahoma and Oregon is unranked for the first time in four years.
Week 6 absolutely delivered, from a stunning result in Eugene to the upset in the Red River Rivalry game and everything in between.
Ahmed Fahreed, Chris Simms and Joshua Perry and Nicole Auerbach discuss why Jeremiah Smith is the leader to win the Heisman Trophy as a wide receiver after another dominant performance Saturday.
Ahmed Fahreed, Nicole Auerbach, Joshua Perry and Chris Simms assess Indiana’s close win over Nebraska, completing a late comeback to stay undefeated.
Ahmed Fahreed, Joshua Perry, Chris Simms and Nicole Auerbach debate if UCLA’s win over Oregon is a bigger result for the Bruins or Ducks given preseason expectations for both teams.
USC running back King Miller scored a 13-yard touchdown off a pitch from Jayden Maiava to cap a crips Trojan drive in the third quarter.
Tanook Hines caught a pass near the endzone and extended the ball over the goal line for USC’s second touchdown of the first half to retake the lead over Penn State.
