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The Big Ten Conference began in 1896 when representatives from seven universities met in Chicago to discuss what would become the foundation of the “Intercollegiate Conference Athletic Association.” At that time, the conference consisted of the Perdue University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois, University of Michigan, University of Wisconsin, University of Minnesota and Northwestern University. Indiana University, the State University of Iowa and Ohio State University would eventually join. Although the public had long been referring to the conference as the “Big Ten,” the name wasn’t used in an official capacity until 1987. The Big Ten Conference is headquartered in Rosemont, Illinois. Jim Delany is the current commissioner.

Today, Big Ten members includes Indiana University, University of Maryland, University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Ohio State University, Pennsylvania State University, Rutgers University in the East Division and University of Illinois, University of Iowa, University of Minnesota, University Nebraska, Northwestern University, Purdue University and University of Wisconsin in the West Division.

The Big 10 Conference is a member of the Division 1 of the Football Bowl Subdivision of the NCAA, which features the most competitive teams in college football. Other “Power Five” conferences are Big 12, ACC, Pac 12 and SEC.

Michigan State Charles Rogers, Second Pick in the 2003 NFL Draft, Dead at 38 John Duffley, Editor 1:55pm, November 11

Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Charles Rogers died Monday from liver failure, his former coaches at Saginaw High School told…

Ohio State Ohio State Star Chase Young Out Due to Possible NCAA ‘Issue’ Associated Press , 10:33am, November 8

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State star defensive end Chase Young won't play Saturday against Maryland because of a possible…

College Football Georgia, Ohio State Announce Massive Home-and-Home Series Brett Regan, 12:28pm, November 7

As long as the College Football Playoff remains at four teams, Power 5 programs are going to frantically try to…

Alabama Ohio State Names Special Play After Alabama’s Worst Moment John Duffley, Editor 2:34pm, October 25

Do yourself a favor and listen to a few NFL play calls. They are, in a word, absurd. From the…

Michigan Jim Harbaugh Writes Mass Email, Denies Claim He’s Leaving Michigan Associated Press , 2:16pm, October 23

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) — Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh has sent an email to parents of players on his team,…

Ohio State Ohio State Honors Moon Landing with Mesmerizing Halftime Show John Duffley, Editor 5:00pm, October 8

The Ohio State University Marching Band is the real deal. I mean, they don't call themselves "The Best Damn Band…

Penn State Alumni’s Racist Letter Criticizes “Disgusting” Hair of PSU Player John Duffley, Editor 4:34pm, October 8

I love Pennsylvania State University. I was there when Jerry Sandusky's true, disgusting nature was revealed to the world, and…

Michigan We’re Still Laughing at Jim Harbaugh Getting Hit by a Football John Duffley, Editor 1:11pm, October 2

Michigan Wolverines head coach Jim Harbaugh is a national treasure. While many college football fans, and even a few who…

Michigan Enough Excuses: “Michigan Man” Jim Harbaugh Needs to be Fired John Duffley, Editor 12:18pm, September 24

Hall-of-Fame coach Bo Schembechler is famously quoted as saying "a Michigan man is going to coach a Michigan team." While…

Ohio State Ohio State Denied “THE” Trademark Because Someone Already Did It Brett Regan, 4:00pm, September 11

If you didn’t already know, The Ohio State University has a serious ego problem. Anyone outside of the Buckeyes fan…

Michigan Jim Harbaugh Claims It’s “Hard to Beat the Cheaters” in the SEC Brett Regan, 11:21am, August 22

People always seem to say, “If you ain’t cheatin’, you ain’t tryin’.” That quote certainly comes up and can be…

Ohio State Former Ohio State OL Dead, Posted Chilling Suicide Note on Facebook John Duffley, Editor 10:59am, August 9

It's hard being a football player. The grind takes a toll on you — both physically and mentally — but…

Michigan State Michigan State’s Lime Green Uniforms are the Ugliest Things I’ve Ever Seen Chris Picaro, The League, 4:30pm, August 6

Uniforms from classic colors to crazy combinations are met with a mixture of reactions from fans. Unless you're the Michigan…

Wisconsin Former Wisconsin WR Found Not Guilty of Rape Associated Press , 10:12am, August 3

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A jury deliberated for just 30 minutes on Friday before it acquitted former University of Wisconsin…

Big Ten WATCH: Don’t Forget That Jim Harbaugh Eats His Own Boogers Former FanBuzz Staff , 3:30pm, May 24

There are plenty of reasons that people who don't root for Michigan hate coach Jim Harbaugh. They don't like his…

Ohio State Ohio State Team Doctor Abused 177 Men Over 18 Years, Report Finds Associated Press , 10:43am, May 17

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — At least 177 men were sexually abused by an Ohio State team doctor who died years…

Big Ten The Big Ten is America’s Richest Conference Despite Playoff Drought John Duffley, Editor 4:50pm, May 16

The first year the College Football Playoff was introduced, head coach Urban Meyer and the Ohio State Buckeyes won the…

Big Ten This Big Ten Road Trip Takes You to 14 Spectacular Cities and Stadiums John Duffley, Editor 5:20pm, May 3

Growing up in Pennsylvania and living all over the state, I know there's just nothing like this area of the…