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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.

Zach Smith’s Ex-Wife Backs Up Texas’ Tom Herman After Wild Twitter Rant Big Ten Zach Smith’s Ex-Wife Backs Up Texas’ Tom Herman After Wild Twitter Rant , Auburn University for The League, 2:09pm, November 16

Ever since former Ohio State Buckeyes assistant coach Zach Smith’s latest Twitter attack on Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman went…
The 5 Teams Built to Destroy Alabama’s Perfect Season Hopes Alabama The 5 Teams Built to Destroy Alabama’s Perfect Season Hopes , Auburn University for The League, 5:17pm, November 13

As long as the the Alabama Crimson Tide take care of business during the final two games of the regular…
REPORT: Florida WR Transferred From Ohio State Following “Racially-Charged Altercation” Big Ten REPORT: Florida WR Transferred From Ohio State Following “Racially-Charged Altercation” , University of Florida for The League 3:43pm, November 13

If you haven’t read Brett McMurphy’s latest story, it is an absolute doozy. It attempts to uncover the real reason…
Could This Former SEC Coach Be Interested in the Maryland Job? Big Ten Could This Former SEC Coach Be Interested in the Maryland Job? , 5:45pm, November 1

Despite being reinstated to return to coach the Maryland Terrapins, there was a lot of pressure, and DJ Durkin has been…
Maryland Electing to Keep DJ Durkin Costs Much More Than Firing Him Big Ten Maryland Electing to Keep DJ Durkin Costs Much More Than Firing Him , 6:31pm, October 30

At the University of Maryland, the death of football player Jordan McNair was unfortunately just the beginning of some potential…
This 275-Pound Touchdown is Exactly What College Football Needed Big Ten This 275-Pound Touchdown is Exactly What College Football Needed , 11:29am, October 29

With 11 ranked teams losing, it’s safe to say college football was pretty bonkers this past weekend. The Iowa Hawkeyes…
Zach Smith Accepts Plea Deal, But Somehow Cannot Stay Off Twitter Big Ten Zach Smith Accepts Plea Deal, But Somehow Cannot Stay Off Twitter , 1:30pm, October 24

It has been two months and a few Ohio State Buckeyes games since Zach Smith last went on a Twitter…
Urban Meyer’s Embarrassing Loss Spells Trouble for His Future Big Ten Urban Meyer’s Embarrassing Loss Spells Trouble for His Future , Auburn University for The League, 6:17pm, October 22

Ohio State fans expected to wake up Sunday morning as the No. 2 team in the country cruising their way…
5 College Football Coaches Whose Seats Are Sizzling Hot Right Now Auburn 5 College Football Coaches Whose Seats Are Sizzling Hot Right Now , Auburn University for The League, 2:22pm, October 22

We are past the halfway point of the college football season and there are several coaches who may be in…
Tim Tebow Gives Passionate Speech on Ohio State’s Nick Bosa Leaving School Big Ten Tim Tebow Gives Passionate Speech on Ohio State’s Nick Bosa Leaving School , 6:09pm, October 19

When Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Nick Bosa decided to withdraw from school to rehab a core muscle injury he…
Texas Football Is Back + 4 More Predictions for the CFB Season ACC Texas Football Is Back + 4 More Predictions for the CFB Season , Auburn University for The League, 8:00am, October 17

We are just over the halfway mark of the college football season. It's hard to believe, right? We have seen…
FOX Delivers Epic Smack-Talking Rivalry Promo for Michigan-Michigan State Big Ten FOX Delivers Epic Smack-Talking Rivalry Promo for Michigan-Michigan State , 4:50pm, October 16

If anyone tries to tell you rivalry games don’t mean anything extra and that they are just another game on…
Could Ohio State’s Title Hopes Be In Jeopardy With Nick Bosa Leaving School? Big Ten Could Ohio State’s Title Hopes Be In Jeopardy With Nick Bosa Leaving School? , 3:34pm, October 16

After an offseason full of controversy and drama, Ohio State began its 2018 campaign in hopes of an undefeated regular…
WATCH: Ohio State’s Marching Band Goes Into Full “Floss” Mode Big Ten WATCH: Ohio State’s Marching Band Goes Into Full “Floss” Mode , 11:09am, October 15

From insane formations to fake fair catches, college football has quite the imagination this season. It doesn’t just start and stop…
Unranked Michigan State Rallies Late to Upset No. 8 Penn State Big Ten Unranked Michigan State Rallies Late to Upset No. 8 Penn State , 8:24pm, October 13

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Each Michigan State player brought a poker chip to Happy Valley and coach Mark Dantonio…
Iowa’s Insane Formation Turns Into Ultimate Trick Play Touchdown Big Ten Iowa’s Insane Formation Turns Into Ultimate Trick Play Touchdown , 10:51am, October 8

Nobody said the Iowa Hawkeyes couldn’t be creative. Nobody said the formation couldn’t be wild. Nobody said a crazy trick…
Iowa Bar Trolls Nebraska Fans With Hilarious Free Beer Offer Big Ten Iowa Bar Trolls Nebraska Fans With Hilarious Free Beer Offer , 5:57pm, October 5

It’s bad enough when your favorite team is off to one their worst starts in history, and you know it’s…
Police Helicopter Buzzes Penn State Tailgate and Brings Federal Investigation Big Ten Police Helicopter Buzzes Penn State Tailgate and Brings Federal Investigation , 9:50pm, October 2

College football tailgates are either famous for their tradition or infamously known for heavy drinking and disorderly conduct. At Penn…
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The 5 Teams Built to Destroy Alabama’s Perfect Season Hopes Alabama The 5 Teams Built to Destroy Alabama’s Perfect Season Hopes , Auburn University for The League, 5:17pm, November 13

As long as the the Alabama Crimson Tide take care of business during the final two games of the regular…
Zach Smith’s Ex-Wife Backs Up Texas’ Tom Herman After Wild Twitter Rant Big Ten Zach Smith’s Ex-Wife Backs Up Texas’ Tom Herman After Wild Twitter Rant , Auburn University for The League, 2:09pm, November 16

Ever since former Ohio State Buckeyes assistant coach Zach Smith’s latest Twitter attack on Texas Longhorns head coach Tom Herman went…
5 College Football Coaches Whose Seats Are Sizzling Hot Right Now Auburn 5 College Football Coaches Whose Seats Are Sizzling Hot Right Now , Auburn University for The League, 2:22pm, October 22

We are past the halfway point of the college football season and there are several coaches who may be in…
Zach Smith Accepts Plea Deal, But Somehow Cannot Stay Off Twitter Big Ten Zach Smith Accepts Plea Deal, But Somehow Cannot Stay Off Twitter , 1:30pm, October 24

It has been two months and a few Ohio State Buckeyes games since Zach Smith last went on a Twitter…
Urban Meyer’s Embarrassing Loss Spells Trouble for His Future Big Ten Urban Meyer’s Embarrassing Loss Spells Trouble for His Future , Auburn University for The League, 6:17pm, October 22

Ohio State fans expected to wake up Sunday morning as the No. 2 team in the country cruising their way…
WATCH: Ohio State’s Marching Band Goes Into Full “Floss” Mode Big Ten WATCH: Ohio State’s Marching Band Goes Into Full “Floss” Mode , 11:09am, October 15

From insane formations to fake fair catches, college football has quite the imagination this season. It doesn’t just start and stop…
REPORT: Florida WR Transferred From Ohio State Following “Racially-Charged Altercation” Big Ten REPORT: Florida WR Transferred From Ohio State Following “Racially-Charged Altercation” , University of Florida for The League 3:43pm, November 13

If you haven’t read Brett McMurphy’s latest story, it is an absolute doozy. It attempts to uncover the real reason…
Iowa’s Insane Formation Turns Into Ultimate Trick Play Touchdown Big Ten Iowa’s Insane Formation Turns Into Ultimate Trick Play Touchdown , 10:51am, October 8

Nobody said the Iowa Hawkeyes couldn’t be creative. Nobody said the formation couldn’t be wild. Nobody said a crazy trick…
The Internet Blasts Ohio State for “Tone Deaf” Tweet Big Ten The Internet Blasts Ohio State for “Tone Deaf” Tweet , 11:12am, September 27

Some say winning cures all, that the outside drama will slowly go away with each victory. That might generally be…
Recently Retired College Football Player Dies of Rare Cancer at 22 Big Ten Recently Retired College Football Player Dies of Rare Cancer at 22 , 5:35pm, September 20

Less than a year ago, after suffering his fifth concussion, Minnesota Golden Gophers offensive lineman Nick Connelly medically retired from…
FOX Delivers Epic Smack-Talking Rivalry Promo for Michigan-Michigan State Big Ten FOX Delivers Epic Smack-Talking Rivalry Promo for Michigan-Michigan State , 4:50pm, October 16

If anyone tries to tell you rivalry games don’t mean anything extra and that they are just another game on…
Could This Former SEC Coach Be Interested in the Maryland Job? Big Ten Could This Former SEC Coach Be Interested in the Maryland Job? , 5:45pm, November 1

Despite being reinstated to return to coach the Maryland Terrapins, there was a lot of pressure, and DJ Durkin has been…
Could Ohio State’s Title Hopes Be In Jeopardy With Nick Bosa Leaving School? Big Ten Could Ohio State’s Title Hopes Be In Jeopardy With Nick Bosa Leaving School? , 3:34pm, October 16

After an offseason full of controversy and drama, Ohio State began its 2018 campaign in hopes of an undefeated regular…
Northwestern Starting Running Back Retires After Recent Diagnosis Big Ten Northwestern Starting Running Back Retires After Recent Diagnosis , 4:24pm, September 25

Northwestern sophomore running back Jeremy Larkin has been playing football since he was five years old, and he was living…
This 275-Pound Touchdown is Exactly What College Football Needed Big Ten This 275-Pound Touchdown is Exactly What College Football Needed , 11:29am, October 29

With 11 ranked teams losing, it’s safe to say college football was pretty bonkers this past weekend. The Iowa Hawkeyes…
James Franklin Has Some Amazing Suggestions for Penn State’s White Out Big Ten James Franklin Has Some Amazing Suggestions for Penn State’s White Out , 2:51pm, September 26

Welcome to White Out Week, a Happy Valley tradition that will almost assuredly trump any stadium participation in college football.…
Maryland Electing to Keep DJ Durkin Costs Much More Than Firing Him Big Ten Maryland Electing to Keep DJ Durkin Costs Much More Than Firing Him , 6:31pm, October 30

At the University of Maryland, the death of football player Jordan McNair was unfortunately just the beginning of some potential…
It’s Definitely a Rough Start When a Fast Food Chain Roasts You Big Ten It’s Definitely a Rough Start When a Fast Food Chain Roasts You , 10:54am, September 25

Scott Frost won’t stop until Nebraska returns to college football glory, but it might take a little longer than expected.…