Big Ten Matchups Set for Peacock, CBS
Big Ten Matchups Set for Peacock, CBS
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Notre Dame leads the all-time series with Purdue 61-26-2, and the Sept. 26 matchup is the fourth meeting in a six-game agreement; the final game of that arrangement is scheduled for Sept. 23, 2028, in West Lafayette.
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Penn State and Wisconsin have not met at Beaver Stadium since November 2018. Wisconsin’s last series win came in a 45-7 victory in Madison in 2011, while its most recent win in State College was a 30-23 result in 2003.
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Wisconsin’s win over Western Illinois included a 72-yard touchdown run by Abu Sama III, who previously played for Penn State coach Matt Campbell at Iowa State; quarterback Colton Joseph added 173 passing yards and a touchdown.
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Iowa’s victory over Iowa State was secured by kicker Caden Buhr’s 42-yard field goal with 15 seconds remaining; Buhr finished 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts, while Iowa’s defense allowed only three second-half points.
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The Iowa-Michigan game begins a demanding stretch for the Hawkeyes, who will then face Ohio State at home and Washington on the road to start their conference schedule.
Three major Big Ten matchups fill Saturday, Sept. 26, with top games split between Peacock and CBS. Fighting Irish Wire reports that No. 3 Notre Dame visits Purdue at 2 p.m. ET on Peacock, seeking an 11th straight series win, while Penn State opens conference play against Wisconsin at 5 p.m. ET, also streaming exclusively on Peacock. Iowa hosts Michigan at 2:30 p.m. CT on CBS after a narrow victory over Iowa State.
Notre Dame Seeks Streak Win at Purdue After Cross-Country Trip
Notre Dame arrives at Purdue with 11 straight wins in the series, extending a 61-26-2 all-time advantage. Fighting Irish Wire confirms the 2 p.m. ET kickoff on Peacock. The matchup marks the fourth game in a six-game agreement between the schools, with the final meeting set for Sept. 23, 2028, in West Lafayette. Purdue faces a brutal turnaround after traveling to UCLA for an 11 p.m. Eastern kickoff the week before.
Penn State's Homecoming Marks Campbell's Big Ten Debut
Penn State enters Big Ten play undefeated at 2-0 against Wisconsin at Beaver Stadium, where the teams haven't met since November 2018. Pocono Record reports the 5 p.m. ET Peacock-exclusive kickoff, timed with the Helmet Stripe Homecoming celebration. Penn State leads the all-time series 12-9 and has won six consecutive games. Wisconsin arrives 1-1 after losing to Notre Dame and beating Western Illinois, with QB Colton Joseph posting 173 passing yards and one touchdown in the victory.
Iowa Opens Tough Conference Stretch Against Michigan
Iowa opens Big Ten play at Michigan on CBS after a tight 42-yard field-goal victory over Iowa State with 15 seconds left. Kicker Caden Buhr went 3-for-3 on field-goal attempts while the defense allowed just three second-half points. Michigan comes in off a win over Oklahoma. Iowa faces a brutal three-game stretch: Michigan, then Ohio State at home, then Washington on the road, creating immediate conference pressure for the Hawkeyes.
Streaming Rights Split Shows College Football's Evolving Media Landscape
Two premier Big Ten games are Peacock exclusives while Iowa–Michigan airs on CBS, reflecting college football's shift toward subscription platforms. This split expands media-revenue potential and scheduling flexibility but creates uneven fan access. Teams also face added pressure: Purdue's quick turnaround after UCLA, and Iowa's three-game gauntlet starting immediately, test coaching staffs under real competitive load rather than in cushioned non-conference schedules.
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