Big Ten Football Media Days Central: Schedule, News, Video

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The Big Ten Conference is about to begin year two of the 18-team era for the league.
Before fall camp begins, all 18 head coaches, players from each team, and commissioner Tony Petitti will speak at Big Ten Football Media Days. The event runs this week, July 22-24, at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Follow along below for all the news and video from the event.
All times central.
- Tuesday: Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Nebraska, Ohio State, Rutgers
- Wednesday: Minnesota, Northwestern, Oregon, Penn State, Washington, Wisconsin
- Thursday: Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Purdue, UCLA, USC
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Tuesday: Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Nebraska, Ohio State, Rutgers
Commissioner Tony Petitti - Transcript
- Nebraska On SI | 'We Want More Conference Games To Matter In November': Commissioner Tony Petitti Kicks Off Big Ten Media Days
- Sports Illustrated | Tony Petitti's CFP Proposal Doesn't Have College Football’s Best Interests in Mind
- Indiana On SI | Big Ten Commissioner Defends Indiana Football's 2024 Schedule, Challenges Non-Con Approach
- Purdue On SI | Big Ten Commissioner Not Caving to SEC's Push to Change Expanded Playoff Model
- Penn State On SI | What Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti Said at Big Ten Football Media Days
- Michigan On SI | Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti weighs in on ongoing NCAA case with Michigan
- Omaha World-Herald* | Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti advocates for his College Football Playoff plan in Las Vegas
- The Athletic* | Tony Petitti stands by Big Ten’s CFP plan, calls 6-3 in league play ‘a great record’
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Illinois Coach Bret Bielema - Transcript
- Illinois On SI | Two Illinois Players Named to Big Ten Preseason Football Honors List
- Illini Inquirer | Everything Illini head coach Bret Bielema said from the podium at Big Ten Media Day
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Player attendees: QB Luke Altmyer, OL J.C. Davis, DB Xavier Scott
Rutgers Coach Greg Schiano - Transcript
- Rutgers On SI | Recap of Rutgers HC Greg Schiano’s 2025 Big Ten Media Day Press Conference
- Rutgers On SI | Big Ten Analyst Discusses Most Important Part of Rutgers Season in 2025
- Rutgers On SI | Rutgers Scarlet Knights QB Athan Kaliakmanis Eager to Return Live up to High Standards
- Rutgers On SI | Rutgers Stars Reveal Thoughts on Newly-Hired DC Robb Smith
- Rutgers On SI | Who Will Take Over as Left Tackle for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights?
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Player attendees: LB Dariel Djabome, QB Athan Kaliakmanis, WR Ian Strong
Indiana Coach Curt Cignetti - Transcript
- Indiana On SI | Indiana Football Lands 2 Players on Big Ten Preseason Honors
- Indiana On SI | What Indiana's Curt Cignetti Said At 2025 Big Ten Football Media Day
- Indiana On SI | Indiana's Curt Cignetti Takes Shot at SEC Scheduling Philosophy, Supports New CFP Format
- Indiana On SI | Indiana's Curt Cignetti Talks Rumors of Nick Saban's Coaching Return
- Indiana On SI | Indiana Football Starting OL Evans, DB Knighten 'Full Go' for Fall Camp
- Purdue On SI | Curt Cignetti Responds to Barry Odom's Comments on Indiana's Schedule
- Sports Illustrated | Indiana's Curt Cignetti Responds to Scheduling Question With Harsh Critique of SEC
- Omaha World-Herald* | Indiana coach Curt Cignetti: 'We figured we’d just adopt the SEC’s scheduling philosophy'
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Player attendees: LB Aiden Fisher, L Mikail Kamara, WR Elijah Sarratt
Maryland Coach Michael Locksley - Transcript
- Nebraska On SI | Huskers Opposing Coach Makes Big Admission at Big Ten Media Days
- Maryland On SI | Mike Locksley Makes Stunning Admission at Big Ten Media Days
- Maryland On SI | The 2025 Maryland QB room is full of talent; who will step up and take the starting job?
- Maryland On SI | Locksley Working with New Athletic Director Jim Smith on Bringing Program to New Heights
- Maryland On SI | Mike Locksley looking to 'Elevate' Terrapin football program in 2025
- Maryland On SI | Maryland linebacker Daniel Wingate hopes for potential breakout season in 2025
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Player attendees: DB Jalen Huskey,LB Daniel Wingate, OL Isaiah Wright
Nebraska Coach Matt Rhule - Transcript
Player attendees: OL Henry Lutovsky, QB Dylan Raiola, S DeShon Singleton
- Nebraska On SI | 'National Championship': Nebraska Quarterback Dylan Raiola Discusses the Ceiling for the Cornhuskers
- Nebraska On SI | 'We're About To Make The Jump': Nebraska Football Coach Matt Rhule at Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas
- Nebraska On SI | Matt Rhule Says Nebraska Football 'Was Not a Good Job', But Is 'The Right Job For Me'
- Nebraska On SI | 'I Didn't Want to be a Meme': Nebraska Football Coach Matt Rhule, Dylan Raiola Discuss the Bull in the Weight Room
- Nebraska On SI | 'The Narrative Is Going To Have To Change': Nebraska Quarterback Dylan Raiola Speaks at Big Ten Football Media Days
- Nebraska On SI | DeShon Singleton Expects Exciting Year for Huskers’ Defense
- Nebraska On SI | Huskers Guard Henry Lutovsky Expects Big Things from Offensive Line
- Nebraska On SI | Nebraska Quarterback Dylan Raiola Compares Patrick Mahomes Relationship to Kobe Bryant & Michael Jordan
- USC On SI | What Nebraska Cornhuskers' Matt Rhule Said About USC Trojans, Lincoln Riley
- Penn State On SI | Nebraska's Matt Rhule Is 'Grateful' for What James Franklin Has Done at Penn State
- Penn State On SI | What Nebraska Coach Matt Rhule Said at Big Ten Football Media Days
- Husker247 | Everything Matt Rhule said at the podium at Big Ten Media Days
- Husker247 | Rhule talks Scott Frost's comments about quality of Husker job
- Husker247 | Rhule on health updates, right tackle situation going into camp
- Husker247 | Rhule likes potential of Isaiah Mozee in move to running back
- Husker247* | 5 Takeaways from Nebraska's appearance in Las Vegas
- HuskerOnline* | Rhule expresses quiet confidence in Nebraska's 2025 chances at Big Ten Media Days
- HuskerOnline* | Rhule Report: A full recap from Matt Rhule's side press conference at Big Ten Media Days
- HuskerOnline* | Matt Rhule says Nebraska has the pieces for year-three turnaround
- HuskerOnline* | Tyler Knaak emerges as Nebraska's right tackle frontrunner entering fall camp
- HuskerOnline* | Rhule says Nebraska "wasn't a good job" when he arrived in 2022, but it soon will be one of the best in the country
- HuskerOnline* | Dylan Raiola says "getting my body right" was priority during long offseason
- Omaha World-Herald* | Matt Rhule talks Scott Frost and Nebraska football: 'We're about to make it a great job'
- Omaha World-Herald* | Tom's Takes: Tony Petitti's CFP plan, play-in games would work, Matt Rhule's take on 'panic'
- Omaha World-Herald* | Here are the Huskers back from injuries in time for Nebraska football's training camp
- Omaha World-Herald* | Why 'ball production' will define senior year and beyond for Nebraska's Deshon Singleton
- Lincoln Journal Star* | 'We're about to make the jump': Matt Rhule touts Huskers' progress at Big Ten Media Days
- Lincoln Journal Star* | Amie Just: Dylan Raiola stands tall at Big Ten Media Days — and not just in his custom suit
- Hastings Tribune* | Notebook: Matt Rhule talks position changes, team health, Kansas City opener at Big Ten Media Days
- Hastings Tribune* | Nebraska's Henry Lutovsky excited for depth, new additions to Huskers offensive line this season
- Hastings Tribune* | DeShon Singleton focusing on creating more turnovers for Nebraska in final college football season
- Hastings Tribune* | Dylan Raiola hopes offseason Texas retreat builds more chemistry with Nebraska's wideouts
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Ohio State Coach Ryan Day - Transcript
- Nebraska On SI | With Nick Saban Gone, Ryan Day and the Big Ten Make Their Move for College Football's Throne
- Ohio State On SI | Ryan Day Explains Saban-Style Strategy That Keeps Ohio State’s Offense Elite
- Ohio State On SI | Ohio State Buckeyes' Ryan Day Sends Scary Message to College Football
- Ohio State On SI | Ryan Day Reveals What to Expect From Buckeyes Defense Under Matt Patricia
- USC On SI | Ohio State's Ryan Day Reveals Scheduling Idea Shared With USC Trojans' Lincoln Riley
- Michigan On SI | Ohio State coach Ryan Day gives interesting response when asked about Michigan at Big Ten Media Days
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Player attendees: S Caleb Downs, WR Jeremiah Smith, LB Sonny Styles
Podium Schedule
- Bill Carollo, Big Ten 3:15 – 4:00 p.m.
- MD Student-Athletes 3:15 – 3:45 p.m.
- NEB Coach 3:15 – 4:00 p.m.
- RU Coach 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
- OSU Coach 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
- RU Student-Athletes 4:15 – 4:45 p.m.
- NEB Student-Athletes 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
- IND Student-Athletes 5:15 – 5:45 p.m.
- OSU Student-Athletes 5:15 – 5:45 p.m.
- IND Coach 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
- MD Coach 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
- ILL Student-Athletes 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
- ILL Coach 6:15 – 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: Minnesota, Northwestern, Oregon, Penn State, Washington, Wisconsin
Minnesota Coach PJ Fleck - Transcript
- Nebraska On SI | Minnesota Coach P.J. Fleck Calls Nebraska Football A 'Dangerous Team' In Big Ten
- Nebraska On SI | Former Husker Malachi Coleman Has 'Elite Skill-Sets', Could Play a Role for Minnesota This Fall
- Nebraska On SI | Minnesota Head Coach PJ Fleck Talks 2025 Season, Gophers' Mindset at Big Ten Media Days
- Minnesota On SI | P.J. Fleck reveals new details about offensive role for Koi Perich
- Minnesota On SI | Main takeaways from P.J. Fleck's press conference at Big Ten Media Days
- Minnesota On SI | P.J. Fleck has 'delusional' playoff hopes for Gophers: 'We can get there'
- Minnesota On SI | Big Ten Media Days: Notable updates from P.J. Fleck and Gophers players
- Omaha World-Herald* | Big Ten notes: P.J. Fleck and Matt Rhule differ on Big Ten media days in Las Vegas
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Player attendees: DB Koi Perich, DL Anthony Smith, RB Darius Taylor
Northwestern Coach Ryan Braun - Transcript
- Northwestern On SI | Northwestern Lineman Named to Preseason All-Big Ten Team
- Northwestern On SI | David Braun Names Northwestern Wildcats' Starting QB
- Northwestern On SI | Former Northwestern Wildcats Starting QB Leaves Program to Pursue Baseball
- Northwestern On SI | David Braun Reveals Details About Naming Preston Stone Starting QB
- Northwestern On SI | Northwestern Defensive Lineman Lauds Unit's Continuity Heading Into 2025
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Player attendees: RB Joseph Himon II, DL Anto Saka, QB Preston Stone
Wisconsin Coach Luke Fickell - Transcript
- Wisconsin On SI | Luke Fickell not giving up hope for CB Nyzier Fourqurean's eligibility in 2025
- Wisconsin On SI | Luke Fickell on Wisconsin Badgers tough schedule: 'This isn't the Big Ten West anymore'
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Player attendees: QB Billy Edwards Jr., CB Ricardo Hallman, C Jake Renfro
Oregon Coach Dan Lanning - Transcript
- Oregon On SI | Big Ten Names Pair Of Oregon Ducks To Preseason Honors List
- Oregon On SI | Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning Addresses Tampering Consequences In College Football
- Oregon On SI | Dan Lanning Reveals Oregon Ducks' Pivotal Season Theme
- Oregon On SI | What Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning Said About Clemson Tigers' Dabo Swinney Meeting
- Oregon On SI | Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning Addresses Ohio State's Ryan Day’s Suicide Awareness, Adversity
- Oregon On SI | Oregon Ducks Dan Lanning Gives Evan Stewart Injury Update
- Oregon On SI | Oregon Ducks' Bryce Boettcher Reveals Motivation After Ohio State Loss in Rose Bowl
- Oregon On SI | Oregon Ducks' Matayo Uiagalelei Addresses Newfound Leadership Role
- Oregon On SI | Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning Calls For College Football Playoff To Mirror NFL
- Oregon On SI | Dan Lanning Reveals Wild Oregon Ducks' Weight Gain After Ohio State Defeat
- Sports Illustrated | Oregon's Dan Lanning Proposes Bold New CFB Schedule That Would End Season on Jan. 1
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Player attendees: LB Bryce Boettcher, TE Kenyon Sadiq, OLB Matayo Uiagalelei
Washington Coach Jedd Fisch - Transcript
- Washington On SI | Fisch Says Huskies Close to Regularly Competing for Big Ten Titles
- Purdue On SI | Jedd Fisch Says Adding Former Purdue Head Coach to Staff a 'Huge Win' For Washington
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Player attendees: RB Jonah Coleman, CB Ephesians Prysock, QB Demond Williams Jr.
Penn State Coach James Franklin - Transcript
- Penn State On SI | Everything Penn State's James Franklin Said at Big Ten Football Media Days
- Penn State On SI | How Will Penn State Replace Tyler Warren? James Franklin Explains
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Player attendees: QB Drew Allar, OL Nick Dawkins, S Zakee Wheatley
Podium Schedule
- Matt Leinart & Melissa Brotz, Abbott 3:00 – 3:20 p.m.
- PSU Student-Athletes 3:15 – 3:45 p.m.
- ORE Coach 3:15 – 4:00 p.m.
- NU Coach 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
- MINN Coach 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
- NU Student-Athletes 4:15 – 4:45 p.m.
- ORE Student-Athletes 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
- WIS Student-Athletes 5:15 – 5:45 p.m.
- MINN Student-Athletes 5:15 – 5:45 p.m.
- PSU Coach 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
- WIS Coach 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
- WASH Student-Athletes 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
- WASH Coach 6:15 – 7:00 p.m.
Thursday: Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Purdue, UCLA, USC
Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz - Transcript
- Iowa On SI | Two Iowa Hawkeyes Named To Big Ten Preseason Honors List
- Iowa On SI | Iowa Hawkeyes' Kirk Ferentz Gets Honest About 2025 Football Team
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Player attendees: DB Koen Entringer, DL Ethan Hurkett, OL Logan Jones
Purdue Coach Barry Odom - Transcript
- Purdue On SI | What Purdue Coach Barry Odom Said at the Podium During Big Ten Football Media Days
- Purdue On SI | Purdue Coach Barry Odom Provides Positive Update on Injured TE George Burhenn
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Player attendees: DB Tony Grimes, DE CJ Madden, RB Devin Mockobee
UCLA Coach DeShaun Foster - Transcript
- UCLA On SI | DeShaun Foster Finds Power in Authenticity Following 2024 Media Day Stumble
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Player attendees: OL Garrett DiGiorgio, QB Nico Iamaleava, LB JonJon Vaughns
Michigan State Coach Jonathan Smith - Transcript
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Player attendees: LB Jordan Hall, WR Nick Marsh, OT Stanton Ramil
USC Coach Lincoln Riley - Transcript
- USC On SI | USC Trojans Legend Matt Leinart Calls For One Big Change For Lincoln Riley's Team
- USC On SI | Pete Carroll To College Football Hall Of Fame? Lincoln Riley Recommends Bending Rules
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Player attendees: WR Makai Lemon, OL Elijah Paige, S Kamari Ramsey
Michigan Coach Sherrone Moore - Transcript
- Nebraska On SI | Playing at Nebraska Gave Former Husker a 'Huge Foundation' For Success at Michigan
- Nebraska On SI | Nebraska Football Could Face Nation’s No. 1 Recruit in Michigan’s Bryce Underwood
- Michigan On SI | Sherrone Moore speaks on Bryce Underwood at podium during Big Ten Media Days
- Michigan On SI | Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore raves about OC Chip Lindsey
- Michigan On SI | Sherrone Moore explains the theme for the 2025 season and why it is so important
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Player attendees: TE/FB Max Bredeson, LB Ernest Hausmann, EDGE Derrick Moore
Podium Schedule
- MICH Student-Athletes 3:15 – 3:45 p.m.
- IOWA Coach 3:15 – 4:00 p.m.
- MSU Coach 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.
- PUR Coach 4:00 – 4:45 p.m.
- MSU Student-Athletes 4:15 – 4:45 p.m.
- IOWA Student-Athletes 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
- PUR Student-Athletes 5:15 – 5:45 p.m.
- USC Student-Athletes 5:15 – 5:45 p.m.
- MICH Coach 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
- USC Coach 5:30 – 6:15 p.m.
- UCLA Student-Athletes 6:00 – 6:30 p.m.
- UCLA Coach 6:15 – 7:00 p.m.
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