Franklin, in his 12th season with the Lions, has a team expected to contend for Big Ten title and a national championship.

After finishing sixth in the Big Ten in 2024, the Hawkeyes were given a similar prediction in the 2025 preseason Big Ten ...

Penn State’s James Franklin was named preseason coach of the year, garnering 10 votes of the 25 votes. Illinois’ Bret Bielema ...

Illinois Fighting Illini football team is picked to finish in the Big 10 by the USA TODAY Sports Network media.