Big Ten media days: Illinois’ Bret Bielema says SEC wants to live in 2005; Tony Petitti talks CFP expansion
- Posted on July 28, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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In brief
At Big Ten media days, Illinois head coach Bret Bielema sparked controversy by criticizing the SEC's competitive approach, suggesting the conference is operating with outdated strategies from 2005. Meanwhile, Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti addressed the ongoing expansion of the College Football Playoff, highlighting the conference's vision for modernizing college athletics. The remarks underscore growing tensions between major conferences competing for dominance in collegiate football.
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Big Ten media days: Illinois’ Bret Bielema says SEC wants to live in 2005; Tony Petitti talks CFP expansion
Illinois coach Bret Bielema wasted no time adding to the debate about whether the SEC or the Big Ten is better when it comes to college football.
