Sen. Maria Cantwell questioned whether the Big Ten's media rights revenue could stay tax-exempt if a private investor buys a stake.

Receiver Ryan Williams, receiver Jaylen Mbakwe and linebacker Cayden Jones all were new names on the availability report, compared to the reports leading up to the Vanderbilt game. Williams is listed as probable, Mbakwe is listed as doubtful and Jones is listed as out.

EAST LANSING – Following back-to-back losses, Michigan State will be shorthanded at key spots.

Indiana football safety Byron Baldwin Jr. remains sideline for the Hoosiers entering Saturday’s road clash at No. 3 Oregon, per the Big Ten’s availability report. Baldwin, a true freshman out of Baltimore,

Oregon's mandatory Big Ten injury report included the update that 6-6 wide receiver Kyler Kasper is now listed as out for the season, adding to a run of injuries and attrition at wideout.

A vote is expected to happen as early as next week, FOS confirmed. The post Big Ten Vote on Investment From California Pension Fund Expected Next Week appeared first on Front Office Sports.

As a reminder, U.S. News evaluates schools by their graduation and retention rates, graduate success, academic resources and more. Here is where every Big Ten member stands in the outlet's updated academic rankings, plus how each ranking compares to last year's hierarchy.

The Big Ten continues to boast a strong academic reputation based on the updated U.S. News & World Report rankings.

EAST LANSING – A week after Michigan State football’s defense finally found a rhythm in getting to an opposing quarterback, the Spartans will be missing two of their key edge rushers and two starters in the secondary against UCLA and Nico Iamaleava.