Big Ten

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1. A group of prominent midwestern universities known for high academic standards and keen athletic competition. Nine of the ten are state universities: the universities of Illinois (at Urbana), Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin (at Madison); Michigan State University; Ohio State University; Indiana University; and Purdue University. Northwestern University is the sole private school.

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Lanning stopped short of advocating for a suspension for Stephens, saying that was the purview of the Big Ten and USC.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026

So at the start of a third Big Ten road slate, Riley resolved to have his Trojans better prepared.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026

Less than a year ago, the regents torpedoed a plan by the Big Ten Conference to spin off its assets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

The Bruins averaged 7,036 spectators for their home contests, among the lowest in the Big Ten.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

“You played Big Ten? That’s serious bragging rights,” Styx acknowledged.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon