Big Ten announces schedule for 2026 football media days in Chicago
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 12:42 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The Big Ten will host its football media days event from July 28 to July 30, 2026, in Chicago. Day one will include Illinois, Iowa, Penn State, Rutgers, USC, and Wisconsin, featuring new Penn State head coach Matt Campbell. The second day highlights Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Oregon, Purdue, and UCLA, showcasing significant teams and players. The event concludes with Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, Northwestern, and Washington on the final day. Indiana, the defending national champion, will be prominently featured as they aim for another title.
- •Big Ten media days run from July 28-30, 2026, in Chicago.
- •New head coaches include Matt Campbell at Penn State and Kyle Whittingham at Michigan.
- •Indiana, the defending national champions, will headline the final day.
- •Key players include Jayden Maiava from USC and Jeremiah Smith from Ohio State.
- •Expectations are high for USC and Ohio State after last season's performances.
- 12:42 PMYahoo Sports — Full 2026 Big Ten football media day schedule
"The Big Ten will close out July with a three-day football media day event in Chicago. Here is what to know for the event.
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