SEC commissioner Greg Sankey exposes D.C. politicians, private investors, and the media for fueling Big Ten football –SEC football, college football Super League rumors. Locked on Big Ten explores if college football on the verge of an NFL-style power shift—or are Sankey and Big Ten commissioner Tony Petiti just playing defense? Craig Shemon breaks down the behind-the-scenes moves, from stalled congressional bills led by Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell to high-stakes media rights deals and the influence of big-money donors like Texas Tech’s Cody Campbell.
Notre Dame’s unique playoff privileges come under fire, as Illinois coach Bret Bielema throws shade at Pete Bevacqua and the Irish’s soft schedule. Recruiting flips, including Illinois landing Gavin Erickson Stanton, and Big Ten baseball’s Super Regional outcomes—USC’s heartbreak and Oregon’s late-night battles—add extra heat to a Big Ten landscape in flux. Will the Super League become reality, and should Notre Dame finally join a conference?
Is a Big Ten and SEC “Super League” merger actually happening?
What is the “Protect College Sports Act” introduced by Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell?
Did 3-star offensive tackle Gavin Ericson-Staton flip his commitment to Illinois?
What did Bret Bielema say about Notre Dame and Pete Bevacqua?
Who won the Oregon vs. Texas and USC vs. North Carolina Super Regional baseball games?
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