Ohio State at Big Ten media days central: News, coaches pressers, more

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It's the unofficial start of the college football season in the heartland. Big Ten football media days are underway in Chicago, and we're keeping track of it all with a slant towards all things Ohio State. We have all the conference coaches' press conferences, including OSU head coach Ryan Day, player quotes, news, and other moments that are worth noting.

During the three days, we'll hear from all eighteen head coaches, with Day 2 being Ohio State's day to be a part of all of the festivities. Follow along with us as we capture the news, quotes, and updates that come out of all the programs coming together in one spot to get the 2026 season going in earnest.

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Tuesday, July 28Press Conference ScheduleBig Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti – 10:45 a.m. CT

Bret Bielema, Illinois — 11:30 a.m.

Greg Schiano, Rutgers — 11:45 a.m.

Matt Campbell, Penn State — 12:00 p.m.

Luke Fickell, Wisconsin — 12:15 p.m.

Kirk Ferentz, Iowa — 12:30 p.m.

Lincoln Riley, USC — 12:45 p.m.

Wednesday, July 29Press Conference Schedule

P.J. Fleck, Minnesota — 11:30 a.m. CT

Pat Fitzgerald, Michigan State — 11:45 a.m.

Barry Odom, Purdue — 12:00 p.m.

Ryan Day, Ohio State — 12:15 p.m.

Bob Chesney, UCLA — 12:30 p.m.

Dan Lanning, Oregon — 12:45 p.m.

Thursday, July 30Press Conference Schedule

Matt Rhule, Nebraska — 11:30 a.m. CT

Michael Locksley, Maryland — 11:45 a.m.

Kyle Whittingham, Michigan — 12:00 p.m.

David Braun, Northwestern — 12:15 p.m.

Jedd Fisch, Washington — 12:30 p.m.

Curt Cignetti, Indiana — 12:45 p.m.

Big Ten commissioner and head coaches' press conferences

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti

Illinois head coach Bret Bielema

Penn State head coach Matt Campbell

Wisconsin head coach Luke Fickell

USC head coach Lincoln Riley

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano

Iowa head coach Kirk Ferentz

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