The Big Ten Conference (B1G)
Overview The Big Ten Conference, often abbreviated as B1G, is one of the oldest and most prestigious athletic conferences in American collegiate sports. Founded in 1896, it initially started with seven universities and has grown to include 14 member institutions as of 2024. Member Institutions The Big Ten's current members include: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Indiana University Bloomington University of Iowa University of Maryland, College Park University of Michigan Michigan State University University of Minnesota, Twin Cities University of Nebraska-Lincoln Northwestern University Ohio State University Pennsylvania State University Purdue University Rutgers University-New Brunswick University of Wisconsin-Madison Sports and Competition The Big Ten sponsors a wide range of sports for both men and women, including: Football Basketball Soccer Volleyball Wrestling Track and Field Swimming and Diving Golf The conference is known for its competitive sports programs, pa...