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It’s the start of talking season.
Later this week, B1G players and coaches will assemble in Chicago for the annual Media Days event. For most fans, it’s the unofficial start of the college football season.
With B1G Media Days just around the corner, we’ve put together a guide for the tw0-day event, so you don’t have to miss your favorite coach(es) on the stage.
All of the times listed below are CT and B1G Media Days will be aired on Big Ten Network. Here’s a look at the schedule for Thursday and Friday.
Thursday, July 19
11:15 – 11:45: Jim Delany, B1G Commissioner
11:45 – 12:00: Francois McGillicuddy, BTN President
12:00 – 12:15: Scott Frost, Nebraska
Nebraska players: Mohamed Barry, Khalil Davis, Adrian Martinez
12:15 – 12:30: Lovie Smith, Illinois
Illinois players: Reggie Corbin, Nate Hobbs, Alex Palczewski
12:30 – 12:45: Mark Dantonio, Michigan State
Michigan State players: Joe Bachie, Kenny Willekes, Raequan Willias
12:45 – 1:00: Tom Allen, Indiana
Indiana Players: Coy Cronk, Reakwon Jones, Nick Westbrook
1:00 – 1:15: P.J. Fleck, Minnesota
Minnesota players: Carter Coughlin, Mohamed Ibrahim, Tyler Johnson
1:15 – 1:30: Mike Locksley, Maryland
Maryland players: Antoine Brooks Jr., Tino Ellis, Anthony McFarland Jr.
1:30 – 1:45: Ryan Day, Ohio State
Ohio State players: Jonathan Cooper, Jordan Fuller, K.J. Hill
Friday, July 20
8:00 – 8:15: Kirk Ferentz, Iowa
Iowa players: Michael Ojemudia, Nate Stanley, Toren Young
8:15 – 8:30: Jeff Brohm, Purdue
Purdue players: Markus Bailey, Rondale Moore, Lorenzo Neal
8:30 – 8:45: James Franklin, Penn State
Penn State players: Cam Brown, Blake Gillikin, John Reid
8:45 – 9:00: Pat Fitzgerald, Northwestern
Northwestern players: Paddy Fisher, Joe Gaziano, Jared Thomas
9:00 – 9:15: Paul Chryst, Wisconsin
Wisconsin players: Tyler Biadasz, Chris Orr, Jonathan Taylor
9:15 – 9:30: Chris Ash, Rutgers
Rutgers players: Tyshon Fogg, Tyreek Maddox-Williams, Zach Venesky
9:30 – 9:45: Jim Harbaugh, Michigan
Michigan players: Ben Bredeson, Jordan Glasgow, Khaleke Hudson
9:45 – 10:00: Bill Carollo, B1G Coordinator of Football Officials
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB