Nicole Auerbach and Joshua Perry explain why Wisconsin could be a legit CFP contender and UCLA is in position to pounce on a Big Ten title if we see more of the chaos that’s defined the 2026-27 season.
Riley, USC have key game to keep CFP hopes alive
The Dan Patrick Show reacts USC head coach Lincoln Riley's comments leading up to the Trojans key matchup against Ohio State in a game they need to win after a bad loss last week to Wisconsin.
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Big Ten Football
Vaughn Dalzell and Trysta Krick look at the Ohio State vs. USC game in Week 9, which could go under due to Ohio State being on a backup quarterback and an underwhelming USC offense.
Trysta Krick and Vaughn Dalzell break down why they aren’t taking Oregon to cover against Northwestern, as the Ducks are struggling on both sides of the ball ahead of facing a ranked opponent.
Andrew Perloff believes that the discourse surrounding Oregon QB Dante Moore staying in college and forgoing the NFL draft is bigger than it should be, even now that Moore is out for the season.
Chris Vannini joins the Not So Fast show to discuss the trending headlines in CFB including what’s next for Lincoln Riley and the USC Trojans.
Big Ten Basketball
John Fanta delivers his Fanta Five of the top five scariest players in college basketball you don’t want to face, headlined by Florida’s Thomas Haugh.
St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino and Illinois head coach Brad Underwood join Fanta in 60 to preview the upcoming college basketball season and discuss how their new-look rosters are coming together.
Florida and UConn round out the top three, followed by Houston and Illinois.
Roddy Gayle cleared to play 5th season of college hoops for No. 16 Michigan, coach Mike Boynton says
Gayle is expected to play for the defending champion Wolverines against No. 10 Houston in an exhibition game on Sunday in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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 |
| 4 | Sat. Sept. 26 | 5:00 p.m. | Wisconsin 24, Penn State 20 (Highlights) | Peacock, NBCSN |
| 4 | Sat. Sept. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Oregon 41, USC 27 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 5 | Sat. Oct. 3 | 7:30 p.m. | USC 25, Washington 21 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 6 | Sat., Oct. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | USC 31, Penn State 23 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 7 | Sat. Oct. 17 | 12:00 p.m. | Northwestern 24, Michigan State 21 (Highlights) | Peacock, NBCSN |
| 7 | Sat. Oct. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | UCLA 17, Wisconsin 7 (Highlights) | NBC, Peacock |
| 8 | Sat. Oct. 24 | 12:00 p.m. | Northwestern 42, Rutgers 14 (Highlights) | Peacock, NBCSN, YouTube |
| 8 | Sat. Oct. 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Wisconsin 24, USC 7 (Highlights) | NBC |
| 9 | Sat. Oct. 31 | 3:30 p.m. | Northwestern at Oregon | Peacock |
| 13 | Fri. Nov. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Minnesota at Wisconsin | NBC, Peacock |
Rushing the Field
CBB News & Analysis
John Fanta walks Jay Croucher through selections for the preseason top 25 teams in men’s college basketball, where Duke, UConn and Florida are among those highlighting the rankings’ top end.
St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino and Illinois head coach Brad Underwood join Fanta in 60 to preview the upcoming college basketball season and discuss how their new-look rosters are coming together.
JuJu Watkins sits down with Meghan McKeown discusses her rehab from injury, her relationship with Jazzy Davidson, USC’s historic rivalry with UCLA and much more.
Florida will start the men’s college basketball season where it ended it two seasons ago.
Both stars decided to return to their schools, making their teams among frontrunners to cut down the nets next spring.
The Gamecocks received 23 first-place votes from a 31-member national media panel.
John Fanta delivers his Fanta Five of the top five scariest players in college basketball you don’t want to face, headlined by Florida’s Thomas Haugh.
Latest Big Ten News
Aidan Chiles continues Northwestern’s early offensive barrage against Rutgers, collecting another rushing touchdown in his seventh straight game.
Griffin Wilde reels in a dart from Aidan Chiles to put Northwestern up over Rutgers early on Saturday afternoon.
Chris Simms and Joshua Perry highlight what has fueled Northwestern’s strong season, where they lean into their “self-aware” nature and play like they “know who they are.”
NBC Sports’ Vaughn Dalzell breaks down his best College Football bets for Week 8!
Mentions
Rutgers Scarlet Knights vs Northwestern Game Preview
Mentions
Live coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
Live coverage begins at 7:00 PM ET on NBC and Peacock.
Paul Pabst and Andrew Perloff are once again litigating Northwestern’s uniforms, this time in comparison with Rutgers. They ask the tough question: do the Scarlet Knights use too much red on their jerseys?
UConn’s Sarah Strong and USC’s JuJu Watkins, who have won The Associated Press Player of the Year award the last two years headline the preseason AP All-America women’s college basketball team.
