University of Cincinnati Bearcats football does not tangle with the Nebraska Cornhuskers in the Kansas City Classic for just over a month, but the men from Lincoln are at Big Ten media days this week.

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Indiana football players have largely ignored the debate amongst league administrators, coaches and fans about the program's strength of schedule, but that wasn't an easy task for the Hoosiers in attendance at Big Ten Media Days on Tuesday.

Curt Cignetti opened Big Ten Media Days with a fun-filled shot at the SEC's scheduling philosophy, which accurately captured the overarching message from commissioner Tony Petitti and Big Ten coaches.

The college playoffs expanding from 12 to 16 teams could happen as soon as next season, but the Big Ten and SEC haven't come to an agreement on what that format would look like.

Although the SEC has pushed hard for a different format if the College Football Playoff expands past 12 teams. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti isn't caving.

Illinois football was supposed to be a sleeper, perhaps this year’s version of Indiana. But there’s too much hype coming out of Champaign.