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When does Ohio State football play its first game? Mark your calendar

When does Ohio State football play its first game? Mark your calendar

The Buckeyes open their 2026 season at home against Ball State. Here is the game time and how to watch the matchup.

2026 Position Group Preview Series: Special Teams

2026 Position Group Preview Series: Special Teams

Every single player is a new face in the Special Teams room this season.

TCR Daily Brief: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026

TCR Daily Brief: Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026

What you need to know today.

Pipe down, SEC: Big Ten has a strength-of-schedule argument now | Opinion

Pipe down, SEC: Big Ten has a strength-of-schedule argument now | Opinion

Big Ten's expansion, depth and recent success have shattered one of college football's longest-running myths and the SEC doesn't seem to realize it.

Illinois turns to new QB to keep unprecedented run going

Illinois turns to new QB to keep unprecedented run going

Illinois football is looking to build on a strong two-year run under coach Bret Bielema

The Mac & Read Show: Who are your 5 Most Important Bears?

The Mac & Read Show: Who are your 5 Most Important Bears?

The latest @TheRealEvanMac & @RossRead Show talking roster battles, 5 Most Important Bears, and more @2ndCityGridiron is right here!

Penn State’s Top 10 Players for 2026: #3 Rocco Becht

Penn State’s Top 10 Players for 2026: #3 Rocco Becht

The country’s most experienced quarterback is poised for a monster season.

Wisconsin counting on refurbished roster to help Badgers rebound from two straight losing seasons

Wisconsin counting on refurbished roster to help Badgers rebound from two straight losing seasons

Wisconsin believes its increased investment in roster construction can help the Badgers bounce back from back-to-back losing seasons

TCR Daily Brief: Wednesday, Aug. 19

TCR Daily Brief: Wednesday, Aug. 19

Here’s what you need to know today.

Michigan State football 2026 game-by-game predictions: Illinois

Michigan State football 2026 game-by-game predictions: Illinois

Predicting every Michigan State football game for the 2026 season -- next up is a home conference game against the Illinois Fighting Illini

Pat Fitzgerald and Michigan State seem to be a perfect fit with both having a lot to prove

Pat Fitzgerald and Michigan State seem to be a perfect fit with both having a lot to prove

Michigan State will surpass modest projections if it avoids a fifth straight losing season in Pat Fitzgerald's first year

Purdue looks to snap 18-game losing streak in league play and get back on track in Odom's 2nd season

Purdue looks to snap 18-game losing streak in league play and get back on track in Odom's 2nd season

Boilermakers fans have modest hopes for coach Barry Odom’s second season