CRAWFORD | Batting cleanup at Big Ten Media Days, Indiana's Cignetti takes a swing at SEC

During Big Ten Media Days, Indiana coach Curt Cignetti provided an unfiltered response, identifying the Big Ten as the premier conference in college football while addressing the SEC. Meanwhile, new Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald criticized his former school, Northwestern, specifically focusing on the fan base. These events highlight a series of assertive statements from leadership within the conference as they navigate the competitive landscape of collegiate athletics and inter-program rivalries in Chicago.