The College Football Playoff might eventually expand further. According to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel, a 14-team model has been discussed among officials, and could be adopted as early as 2026.

The College Football Playoff has finalized its bracket format for the 12-team field. The five highest-ranked conference champions and the next seven highest-ranked teams will fulfill the 12 spots, beginning in 2024.

A total of 59 Big Ten football players received an invitation to the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Michigan had more than any other school in the conference, with 18 players heading to the annual event.

The over-under projections for all 18 Big Ten football teams have been released for the 2024 season. The Ohio State Buckeyes and Oregon Ducks have the highest projections, while the Purdue Boilermakers and Minnesota Golden Gophers have the lowest.

College football's National Signing Day was on Wednesday. Here's a look at where all 18 Big Ten teams stand on the recruiting and transfer portal front heading into spring football.

After Saturday's 69-59 home loss to Rutgers, Michigan coach Juwan Howard was asked about the five-game losing streak. He's adamant that his system works, saying, "the buy-in has to be reciprocated on the other end."

The Big Ten and SEC have formed a joint advisory group of university presidents to "address the significant changes facing college athletics."

The Big Ten will be well-represented in Super Bowl LVIII. A total of 19 former players from the conference will be playing for either the Kansas City Chiefs or San Francisco 49ers.

Former five-star prospect and Alabama starting left tackle Kadyn Proctor is transferring to Iowa. The SEC All-Freshman offensive tackle explained his decision to return home and play for the Hawkeyes.

Back in December, new Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti proclaimed, "Purdue sucks" in front of an Assembly Hall crowd. Purdue football coach Ryan Walters didn't forget, and used Cignetti's words against him after the Boilers' 87-66 win over the Hoosiers.

The dominant center tried to stretch his range on Friday night.

The Boilermakers edge rusher led the Big Ten in sacks this season, and was recruiting by the current Cardinals staff while at Purdue.

Minnesota freshman running back Darius Taylor had quite the homecoming performance on Tuesday in Detroit. He rushed for 208 yards and a touchdown in the Golden Gophers' 30-24 win over Bowling Green in the Quick Lane Bowl.

Purdue received a major gift from the transfer portal on Christmas Day. The Boilermakers received a pledge from former Georgia defensive back Nyland Green, the No. 1 cornerback on the transfer market.