The Big Ten, armed with multiple national title contenders and a dozen excellent lead guards, looks primed to be the best league in the country in 2025-26.

The Big Ten is approaching a vote on a private capital agreement and the formation of Big Ten Enterprises, which would infuse league schools with more than $2 billion, according to sources.

The Big Ten is "closing in" on a private equity agreement that could bring in a total of more than $2 billion for member programs, ESPN's Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel reported Friday.

During his appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Friday, Oct. 10, Nick Saban called out the Big Ten's depth compared to the SEC.

Michigan is one of several Big Ten teams that are starting quarterbacks in their first or second year of college and are living with good moments and growing pains.

As the Big Ten considers a private capital deal, a prominent voice in the college sports business space has questions. Texas Tech chair Cody Campbell wondered about commissioner Tony Petitti’s motives behind the potential deal.

Wash., sent a letter to Big Ten presidents Friday, warning that a move into private equity could have negative consequences.

If the Big Ten accepts a $2 billion cash infusion, the groundbreaking move would immediately kill a possible super league.

If the Big Ten does adopt its deal, other conferences may be forced to respond with an equity agreement of their own.