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Big Ten’s financial power threatens to reshape college football as the Big 12 signs a desperate equity deal to stay afloat to compete with the Big Ten and SEC.  Is the Big Ten–SEC Super Conference closer than ever? Craig Shemon breaks down the Big 12’s $12.5 million Redbird Capital Partners partnership, why it signals trouble for the conference, and what it means for the future of NCAA power dynamics. The contrast between the Big Ten’s billion-dollar media rights checks and the Big 12’s mounting debt raises the stakes for conference realignment, future expansion and the survival of major programs.

Recruiting heats up as Penn State and UCLA surge under new head coaches, pulling top talent like 2028 tight end Jack McNamara and legacy Deuce Jones Drew. Michigan’s Bryce Underwood works with Joe Burrow’s guru, while Ohio State targets SEC-country stars. Plus, get your guide to Big Ten softball and baseball matchups, standout Big Ten Network programming, and what to expect as TV deals and equity firms reshape the game’s landscape.

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