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Big Ten Unveils 2026-27 Basketball Schedule, Keeps Key Rivalries

5/14/2026

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Big Ten Announces Schedule

The Big Ten announced its 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule on May 12, 2026.
The league retained Ohio State-Michigan, Purdue-Indiana, and Northwestern-Illinois as home-and-away rivals.
Each team will face three double-play opponents, creating extensive travel that includes West Coast trips.
Indiana, Ohio State and Michigan each host seven opponents and travel to seven schools.

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Big Ten Transfers

Head coach Dusty May said Michigan will evaluate transfer-portal talent joining its Big Ten rivals.
UCLA added guards Jaylen Petty and Filip Jovic to its backcourt after a 24-12 season.
USC brought in KJ Lewis and Eric Reibe while junior Jacob Cofie entered the NBA draft.
Wisconsin added transfers Eian Elmer and Trey Autry.
Michigan marked its championship with confetti at Lucas Oil Stadium before focusing on the 2026-27 schedule.

History

Historical Context

Founded in 1896 as the Intercollegiate Conference of Faculty Representatives, the Big Ten grew from seven schools to ten with Michigan State in 1949 and added Penn State in 1990. A 2024 expansion to 18 members, including Oregon and Washington, eliminated divisions but kept protected rivalries such as Ohio State-Michigan and Northwestern-Illinois, prompting West-Coast trips for Michigan and Wisconsin in the 2026-27 schedule.

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Big Ten Announces Schedule

The Big Ten announced its 2026-27 men’s basketball schedule on May 12, 2026.
The league retained Ohio State-Michigan, Purdue-Indiana, and Northwestern-Illinois as home-and-away rivals.
Each team will face three double-play opponents, creating extensive travel that includes West Coast trips.
Indiana, Ohio State and Michigan each host seven opponents and travel to seven schools.

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