- Big Ten enters 2026 loaded with marquee matchups and rivalries — the conference has won the last three College Football Playoff titles, so expectations are high.
- Season opens with USC hosting San Jose State on Saturday, Aug. 29 at 3 p.m. ET on NBC — a handy early talking point.
- Games are spread across FOX, CBS, NBC, ESPN, ABC and BTN (plus FS1/Peacock/streaming services); many FOX games — including the Big Ten title — can be watched free over the air.
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