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Big Ten Pushes 24-Team Playoff, Amazon Deal, NCAA Reform

5/27/2026

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Tony Petitti led Big Ten spring meetings, announcing a push for legislation, with Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) to introduce a bill.
Warde Manuel and officials backed a 24-team College Football Playoff and said Amazon’s broadcast deal needs Big Ten approval.
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz condemned the NCAA’s April punt-and-kick rule changes while Ohio State AD Ross Bjork warned of NIL opacity and a $22 million revenue-sharing cap.

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Tony Petitti led Big Ten spring meetings, announcing a push for legislation, with Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Washington) to introduce a bill.
Warde Manuel and officials backed a 24-team College Football Playoff and said Amazon’s broadcast deal needs Big Ten approval.
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz condemned the NCAA’s April punt-and-kick rule changes while Ohio State AD Ross Bjork warned of NIL opacity and a $22 million revenue-sharing cap.