REPORT: Michigan LEAVING Big Ten and Going INDEPENDENT if FORCED Into $2.4B Equity Deal?

Michigan’s potential exit from the Big Ten shakes up the college football landscape amid a $2.4 billion equity deal dispute. With Commissioner Tony Petitti pushing for conference-wide consensus and Board of Regents member Jordan Acker warning that Michigan could go Independent, the stakes have never been higher. Will the Big Ten lose a marquee powerhouse, and could Michigan sustain its success as an independent, Notre Dame-style contender?Craig Shemon breaks down Michigan’s standoff, the financial complexities behind the UC Investments proposal, and what it means for schools like USC and Ohio State. Dive into exclusive insights on James Franklin’s move to Virginia Tech, power rankings for all 18 Big Ten teams, and standout performances from Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, Penn State’s Kaytron Allen, and Purdue’s Braden Smith. Locked On Big Ten covers critical news, roster moves, and questions that could reshape the future of college sports.Twitter/X:  https://twitter.com/talkbig10TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkbig10Website & Merch: https://talkbig10.com Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧  https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-big-10/ 📢 Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)#collegefootball  #michiganfootball #michiganathletics  #equity #cfp #collegefootballplayoffs #bigten Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.