Will the college football season reflect a changing of the guard in the Big Ten? Or will the same old powerhouse that has always won it prevail once again?
Ohio State no longer is the undisputed king of the conference — not after Michigan upended the Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium in 2021, the Wolverines' first victory in the series since 2011. But Ohio State claims one of the nation's top offenses and, naturally, is looking for revenge over the maize and blue.
Michigan, of course, is looking to build on a season that saw it win the Big Ten championship and make the College Football Playoff for the first time under coach Jim Harbaugh. The Wolverines will be loath to relinquish control of the conference to Ohio State.
The Big Ten comprises more than just those teams, of course. But for now it's Michigan, Ohio State and everyone else: Luckily for "everyone else" — including Michigan State, Penn State, Wisconsin, Iowa and more — they will get their chance to prove their supremacy this year.
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Whether they can do that remains to be seen. But one TV channel — the Big Ten Network — will be on hand to document their efforts. With that, The Sporting News breaks down how to watch those games for the 2022 college football season:
What channel is Big Ten Network?
| Provider | Channel (SD/HD) |
|---|---|
| Verizon FiOS | Channels 85/585 (overflow channels 830, 831, 833) |
| DirecTV Stream | Channel 610 |
| DirecTV | Channel 610 |
| Dish Network | Channel 410 |
| Spectrum | Varies by location |
| Xfinity | Varies by location |
The Big Ten Network nationally televises more than 500 events and streams 1,700-plus more events in a given year. That includes 40-plus football games, 155-plus regular season men's basketball games, the Big Ten basketball men's and women's tournaments, Olympic sports and more.
How to live stream Big Ten Network games for free online
Cord-cutters can stream the BigTen Network online or on the Fox Sports app. Another option is fuboTV, which offers a seven-day free trial. Below is a rundown of where you can stream the Big Ten Network:
| Streaming options | Cable subscription needed? | Free? | Cost | Free trial? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| fuboTV | No | No | $69.99/month | Yes |
| DirecTV Stream | No | No | $69.99/month | Yes |
| Hulu Plus Live TV | No | No | $69.99/month | No |
| YouTube TV | No | No | $64.99/month | Yes |
| Fox Sports App | Yes | Yes | Free | No |
Big Ten Network football schedule 2022
The Big Ten Network has not filled out its entire schedule of games for the 2022 season. Below are the games confirmed on the network thus far:
Week 3
Saturday, Sept. 17
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois at Northwestern | Noon | Big Ten Network, fuboTV |
| Western Kentucky at Indiana | Noon | Big Ten Network, fuboTV |
| New Mexico State at Wisconsin | 3:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network, fuboTV |
| Nevada at Iowa | 7:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network, fuboTV |
Week 4
Thursday, Sept. 22
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Chattanooga at Illinois | 8:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network, fuboTV |
Saturday, Sept. 24
| Game | Time (ET) | TV channel |
|---|---|---|
| Miami (Ohio) at Northwestern | TBD | Big Ten Network, fuboTV |
| Central Michigan at No. 22 Penn State | Noon | Big Ten Network, fuboTV |
| Minnesota at No. 11 Michigan State | 3:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network, fuboTV |
| Florida Atlantic at Purdue | 7:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network, fuboTV |