Forget playoff resumes and strength of schedule. Here’s a simple way to compare the SEC and Big Ten: have them play one another.

University of Cincinnati Bearcats football does not tangle with the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Kansas City Classic for just over a month, but the men from Lincoln are at Big Ten media days this week.

The Big Ten commissioner is reiterating the league’s preference for multiple automatic qualifiers in the next version of the College Football Playoff, increasing the likelihood of a showdown with the Southeastern Conference when the format for 2026 is decided.

Petitti said a field determined by conference standings, rather than CFP rankings, would make the selection process more objective.

In a ranking of the Big Ten Conference’s 18 best stadiums by The USA Today, Rutgers’ SHI Stadium finished in 16th place, ahead of a stadium that hasn’t been built yet and one that’s famous for its name, not necessarily the team who plays there.

Curt Cignetti opened Big Ten Media Days with a fun-filled shot at the SEC's scheduling philosophy, which accurately captured the overarching message from commissioner Tony Petitti and Big Ten coaches.

Sports put together their Big Ten stadium rankings and Hawkeye fans will be pleased with the placement of Kinnick.

The 2025 season has unofficially kicked off. Rutgers previewed the upcoming campaign at Big Ten Media Day on Tuesday, with head coach Greg Schiano and veterans Athan Kaliakmanis, Ian Strong and Dariel Djabome taking the podium to discuss where the Scarlet Knights stand entering training camp next week.