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Big Ten Unveils 2026–27 Men’s Hoops Matchups for Expanded 18‑Team League

The release locks in protected rivalries with travel-heavy West Coast trips, with dates and TV to follow later.

Overview

  • The conference, which published the pairings Tuesday, set a 20-game format where each team plays 14 opponents once and three twice.
  • Michigan draws home-and-home series with Michigan State, Ohio State and Minnesota, with road games slated at UCLA and USC.
  • Ohio State keeps a protected Michigan home-and-home after lobbying by Jake Diebler and Dusty May, with Iowa and Penn State as the Buckeyes' other double-plays.
  • New West Coast members cluster in repeat matchups, as Oregon plays UCLA, USC and Washington twice.
  • Exact dates, tip times and TV assignments will be set later this summer while rosters continue to shift through the transfer portal and recruiting.