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Following the March 15 field announcement, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel posted a printable PDF bracket for the 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament, noting nine Big Ten teams in the field, with Wisconsin as the No. 5 seed in the West and top seeds including Duke, Arizona, Michigan, and Florida; a link to print your picks is provided.
Indiana's season ends with a 74-61 loss to Northwestern, extending the Hoosiers' skid to seven straight against the Wildcats as Northwestern clamps down in the second half and Indiana's shooting stalls; Nick Martinelli scores a game-high 28 for Northwestern, while Indiana's Lamar Wilkerson carries the offense and a tough offseason rebuild via the transfer portal looms for DeVries.
The Detroit News previews Sunday’s regular-season finale at Crisler Center, where No. 3 Michigan (28-2, 18-1 Big Ten) hosts No. 8 Michigan State (25-5, 15-4) on CBS at 4:30 p.m. Michigan has clinched the outright Big Ten title, while MSU hopes to spoil and boost its postseason momentum. The teams split earlier this season despite UM’s 83-71 win Jan. 30 in East Lansing, and Michigan leads the all-time series 98-92. The Wolverines will honor seniors after the game and are chasing their first season sweep of MSU since 2014.
Penn State heads Sunday with 146.5 points and, while eight finalists prevent breaking the Big Ten's all-time champion tally set by Iowa in 1983, the team could still set a new conference scoring mark—potentially reaching around 206 points—if many finals yield bonus-point wins and certain wrestlers finish high; that scenario is possible but unlikely, reflecting Cael Sanderson’s deeply talented squad.
Michigan clinched the outright Big Ten title with a road win at Illinois, moving to 27-2 (17-1) as its frontcourt trio of Morez Johnson Jr., Aday Mara, and Yaxel Lendeborg dominated on both ends. The Five Takeaways underscore the chemistry and impact of the bigs, plus strong defense and rebounding, as Michigan pursues one of the best Big Ten seasons in years and eyes an unprecedented 18‑win, 20‑game league finish, with Will Tschetter noted for a unique milestone.
Ohio State’s NCAA tournament hopes took a major hit with a 74-57 loss at Iowa, drowning in a 21-1 run that followed an early 14-2 surge by OSU and left the Buckeyes staring at a 37-23 halftime deficit. Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz (22) and Alvaro Folgueiras (20) led the scoring on a night Ohio State couldn’t muster consistency as Bruce Thornton was held to 10 and Mobley (15) and Royal (16) paced the Scarlet and Gray. The loss drops OSU to 17-11 (9-8 Big Ten) and sets up a must-win clash with No. 8 Purdue as they chase an at-large bid, with questions looming after back-to-back defeats.
Unranked Iowa defeated No. 9 Nebraska 57-52 in Iowa City, with Pryce Sandfort scoring 13 points and breaking Nebraska’s single-season 3-point record with two made threes. Iowa’s Bennett Stirtz led all scorers with 25, and the Hawkeyes pulled away late thanks to strong free-throw shooting as Nebraska struggled offensively.
Iowa defeated Nebraska 80-67 to clinch its 10th consecutive 20-win season and move to 20-5 overall (11-3 Big Ten). Ava Heiden erupted for 27 points and 11 rebounds, while Taylor Stremlow added a career-best 17 points as Iowa built a 45-27 halftime lead before coasting. Nebraska’s Britt Prince was held to 13 points. Iowa also faced 20 turnovers but controlled the game and heads to a showdown at Purdue next.
The Big Ten revealed its 2026 football schedule during a network special, with a marquee Oct. 17 Indiana vs. Ohio State game in Bloomington (rematch of the 2025 title game), opening conference play Sept. 19–26 and ending with the Discover Big Ten Championship on Dec. 5 in Indianapolis. Four coaches will make conference debuts in Week 3–4 (Chesney vs. Purdue; Whittingham vs. Iowa; Fitzgerald vs. Nebraska; Campbell vs. Wisconsin). Some games may be moved to Fridays or other dates to fit TV schedules; kickoff times and TV designations will be announced later. Big Ten Media Days are July 28–30 in Chicago.
Indiana fell 81-60 at Michigan State, dropping to 12-5 overall and 3-3 in the Big Ten as the Hoosiers again collapsed after halftime. They committed 14 turnovers, leading to 29 MSU points and thriving in transition for the Spartans, while Indiana’s frontcourt struggled against MSU’s bigs. Tucker DeVries continued a shooting slump from long range, leaving Lamar Wilkerson as the only reliable 3-point threat. Michigan State’s Jeremy Fears Jr. dominated with 23 points and 10 assists, helping the Spartans pull away late.
The Washington gymnastics team kicks off its 2026 season with the UW Quad Meet at home, featuring Cal, Oregon State, and UCLA, highlighting top West Coast talent and including an autograph session with the team.
Nebraska football, after starting as an underdog, is now a double-digit favorite over Michigan State in their upcoming game at Memorial Stadium, with betting lines favoring the Huskers. Both teams are seeking their first Big Ten wins of the season, and the game is set for Saturday at 3 p.m. CDT, with Nebraska's coach emphasizing the importance of focus amid college football parity.
Oregon football fans are traveling extensive distances, incurring high costs and logistical challenges, to attend the big game at Penn State, reflecting the increased travel demands and expenses since Oregon joined the Big Ten conference.
The Big Ten Conference announced the TV schedule for the first three weeks of the 2025 college football season, featuring extensive coverage across major broadcast and cable networks, culminating in the Big Ten Championship Game on December 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The Big Ten Conference has released its 2025 football schedule, which will be the second season featuring 18 teams and no divisional format, using the Flex Protect XVIII model. This model includes protected and rotating opponents, with each team playing nine intraconference games and facing every other conference team at least twice over a period. The season will end with the Big Ten Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium, featuring the top two teams in the conference standings.