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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

Big Ten announces schedule for 2026 football media days in Chicago

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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.

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