The Big Ten conference is set to take center stage at the 2026 Big Ten Media Days, with a record three consecutive national championships from three different programs – Michigan, Ohio State, and Indiana – dominating the conversation.
The conference's powerhouse status has made the event a must-attend for football fans and media alike. This year's summit will be held at the Hilton Chicago on Michigan Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, from July 28-30, and will be broadcast live on the Big Ten Network.
The event promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with some of the sport's most scrutinized power brokers in attendance, including Ryan Day, Dan Lanning, and Lincoln Riley. Coaches from all 18 Big Ten teams will take to the stage, along with a selection of their top players, to discuss the upcoming season and address the biggest questions facing their teams.
The conference's central message is clear: the road to another national championship still runs through the Big Ten, and everyone else is trying to catch up. With so many legitimate playoff threats across the league, the stakes are higher than ever.
Here's a breakdown of the full appearance schedule for the 2026 Big Ten Media Days:
- Illinois (11:30 a.m.) – Bret Bielema, along with Matthew Bailey, Juice Clarke, and Katin Houser
- Iowa (11:45 a.m.) – Kirk Ferentz, along with Zach Lutmer, Jayden Montgomery, and Addison Ostrenga
- Penn State (Noon) – Matt Campbell, along with Rocco Becht, Anthony Donkoh, and Tony Rojas
- Rutgers (12:15 p.m.) – Greg Schiano, along with Kwabena Asamoah, KJ Duff, and Antwan Raymond
- USC (12:30 p.m.) – Lincoln Riley, along with Jide Abasiri, Jayden Maiava, and Alex VanSumeren
- Wisconsin (12:45 p.m.) – Luke Fickell, along with Chris Brooks, Sebastian Cheeks, and Matthew Jung
- Michigan State (11:30 a.m.) – Pat Fitzgerald, along with Jordan Hall, Nikai Martinez, and Alessio Milivojevic
- Minnesota (11:45 a.m.) – P.J. Fleck, along with Maverick Baranowski, Drake Lindsey, and Anthony Smith
- Ohio State (Noon) – Ryan Day, along with Jaylen McClain, Julian Sayin, and Jeremiah Smith
- Oregon (12:15 p.m.) – Dan Lanning, along with Teitum Tuioti, Dante Moore, and Jamari Johnson
- Purdue (12:30 p.m.) – Barry Odom, along with Ryan Browne, Charles Correa, and De'Nylon Morrissette
- UCLA (12:45 p.m.) – Bob Chesney, along with Nico Iamaleava, Cole Martin, and Samuel Omosigho
- Indiana (11:30 a.m.) – Curt Cignetti, along with Isaiah Jones, Carter Smith, and Tyrique Tucker
- Maryland (11:45 a.m.) – Mike Locksley, along with Malik Washington, Daniel Wingate, and Michael Hershey
- Michigan (Noon) – Kyle Whittingham, along with Jordan Marshall, Trey Pierce, and Bryce Underwood
- Nebraska (12:15 p.m.) – Matt Rhule, along with Luke Lindenmeyer, Justin Evans, and Andrew Marshall
- Northwestern (12:30 p.m.) – David Braun, along with Robert Fitzgerald, Caleb Komolafe, and Griffin Wilde
- Washington (12:45 p.m.) – Jedd Fisch, along with Landen Hatchett, Jacob Manu, and Demond Williams Jr.
The 2026 Big Ten Media Days promises to be an unforgettable event, with the biggest questions facing each Big Ten team set to take center stage.
Source: CBS