Big Ten Media Days represent one of the summer’s biggest offseason events. The 2026 gathering promises massive storylines across a conference that’s crowned three different national champions in three years.
Anyone in the Big Ten has a legitimate shot at winning it all in 2026.
Oregon enters as a popular pick to break through after four strong seasons under head coach Dan Lanning. But defending national champion Indiana returns after one of the most stunning turnarounds in recent memory. The Hoosiers now have to prove it wasn’t a fluke.
Ohio State opens the season as the nation’s top-ranked team in several projection models despite a major defensive overhaul.
USC’s revamped defense under new coordinator Gary Patterson could make the Trojans one of the conference’s most intriguing wild cards.
New head coaches at Michigan (Kyle Whittingham), Penn State (Matt Campbell) and Michigan State (Pat Fitzgerald) add fresh storylines to a conference that remains top-heavy.
Head coaches and star players from all 18 Big Ten programs will head to Chicago for what promises to be an unforgettable year of college football.
Where to watch Big Ten Media Days 2026: TV channel, live stream
- TV channel: Big Ten Network
- Live stream: fubo
Coverage of Big Ten Media Days will air live on Big Ten Network. Viewers can stream the events with fubo.
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Big Ten Media Days 2026 schedule
- Dates: Tuesday, July 28 to Thursday, July 30
- Location: Chicago
The 2026 Big Ten Media Days run across three days, beginning Tuesday, July 28, and concluding Thursday, July 30. The event takes place in Chicago.
Below is the complete schedule of head coach appearances across the three-day event. All times Eastern.
Tuesday, July 28
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| Team | Time (ET) | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 11:30 a.m. | HC Bret Bielema, DB Matthew Bailey, DB Juice Clarke, QB Katin Houser |
| Iowa | 11:45 a.m. | HC Kirk Ferentz, DB Zach Lutmer, LB Jayden Montgomery, TE Addison Ostrenga |
| Penn State | Noon | HC Matt Campbell, QB Rocco Becht, OL Anthony Donkoh, LB Tony Rojas |
| Rutgers | 12:15 p.m. | HC Greg Schiano, OL Kwabena Asamoah, WR KJ Duff, RB Antwan Raymond |
| USC | 12:30 p.m. | HC Lincoln Riley, DT Jide Abasiri, QB Jayden Maiava, DT Alex VanSumeren |
| Wisconsin | 12:45 p.m. | HC Luke Fickell, WR Chris Brooks, LB Sebastian Cheeks, S Matthew Jung |
Wednesday, July 29
| Team | Time (ET) | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan State | 11:30 a.m. | HC Pat Fitzgerald, LB Jordan Hall, S Nikai Martinez, QB Alessio Milivojevic |
| Minnesota | 11:45 a.m. | HC P.J. Fleck, LB Maverick Baranowski, QB Drake Lindsey, DL Anthony Smith |
| Ohio State | Noon | HC Ryan Day, S Jaylen McClain, QB Julian Sayin, WR Jeremiah Smith |
| Oregon | 12:15 p.m. | HC Dan Lanning, OLB Teitum Tuioti, QB Dante Moore, TE Jamari Johnson |
| Purdue | 12:30 p.m. | HC Barry Odom, QB Ryan Browne, LB Charles Correa, WR De’Nylon Morrissette |
| UCLA | 12:45 p.m. | HC Bob Chesney, QB Nico Iamaleava, DB Cole Martin, LB Samuel Omosigho |
Thursday, July 30
| Team | Time (ET) | Speakers |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 11:30 a.m. | HC Curt Cignetti, LB Isaiah Jones, OL Carter Smith, DL Tyrique Tucker |
| Maryland | 11:45 a.m. | HC Mike Locksley, QB Malik Washington, LB Daniel Wingate, OL Michael Hershey |
| Michigan | Noon | HC Kyle Whittingham, RB Jordan Marshall, DT Trey Pierce, QB Bryce Underwood |
| Nebraska | 12:15 p.m. | HC Matt Rhule, TE Luke Lindenmeyer, C Justin Evans, CB Andrew Marshall |
| Northwestern | 12:30 p.m. | HC David Braun, DB Robert Fitzgerald, RB Caleb Komolafe, WR Griffin Wilde |
| Washington | 12:45 p.m. | HC Jedd Fisch, C Landen Hatchett, ILB Jacob Manu, QB Demond Williams Jr. |
