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.
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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."
CFP expansion ‘gaining support’ from Big Ten, SEC
A decision is expected to come "in the next few months" on a potential CFP expansion.
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."
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.
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...
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."
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."
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."
Big Ten moves Football Media Days to Las Vegas
The conference's Football Media Days are moving from Indianapolis to Las Vegas.
Fox’s Big Ten standings graphic has funny error
The math isn't quite mathing.
Tennessee AD offers ‘correction’ to Pete Thamel’s reporting on Nebraska series cancellation
"Correction: Tennessee is not canceling this series. Nebraska did."
Paul Finebaum: The Big Ten owns college football
"There's no way you can say it doesn't."
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."
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."
ESPN’s College Football Playoff coverage makes for a miserable, negative experience
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.
James Franklin blasts ‘JV’ press conference setup after Oregon band interruption following Big Ten Championship Game
"How is this a smart setup?"
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.
Jalen Rose joining NBC Sports as ‘Big Ten College Countdown’ analyst
Former Notre Dame star Jordan Cornette and former Georgia Tech and Memphis head coach Josh Pastner will join Rose.
The Bloomington Herald-Times’ Michael Niziolek on undefeated Indiana football
'This team has a legitimate shot to be a contender in the Big Ten.'
SEC, Big Ten talk scheduling agreement to increase media revenue
The conferences are in talks to schedule as many as 12 to 16 regular season nonconference games every year.
NBC touts Oregon-Ohio State as most-watched primetime Big Ten game since 2008
It's the second-most watched game of the 2024 college football season.
Big Ten, SEC dismiss private equity idea to save college football
The two power conferences, the Big Ten and SEC, dismissed ideas from outsiders that would transform major college football.