June 15, 2026

Big Ten Media Days 2022: Ohio State's bold expectations, Manny Diaz's transition at Penn State among takeaways


The second day at Big Ten Media Days was for the heavyweights, as three of the projected top four finishers in the East Division took the stage along with Big Ten West favorite Wisconsin. With Wednesday marking one month until the league’s season begins — a trio of teams will be in action for Week 0 — the sense of urgency was real as the conference seeks to produce its first national title winner since Ohio State in 2014. The Buckeyes were among the programs under the spotlight Wednesday, and fifth-year coach Ryan Day addressed his program’s expectations head on, noting that Ohio State’s aspirations are, as always, to “beat the team up north, win the Big Ten Championship, win the National Championship.” “That’s our goals,” he said, “and those things didn’t happen last year.” To return to Big Ten supremacy, the Buckeyes will likely have to beat that team…

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