The Big Ten is back on NBC, here is the schedule
It was announced earlier this year that the Big Ten will be back on NBC for a special Saturday Big Ten matchup.
Action Network’s Brett McMurphy recently Tweeted out the schedule, and Wisconsin is on it in full force. McMurphy added that this schedule comes with the caveat that some of these games may be flexed to different networks.
The Badgers’ first matchup on NBC in 2023 will take place against the Iowa Hawkeyes on Oct. 14 in Madison. The NBC schedule begins on Sept. 23 when Maryland travels to Michigan State for a 2:30 p.m. CT kickoff.
The NBC Big Ten schedule is packed with entertaining matchups. Here is a look at the 2023 schedule according to a report from Action Network’s Brett McMurphy:
Sept. 23: Maryland at Michigan State
The first matchup on NBC will see Mel Tucker’s Spartans taking on Taulia Tagovailoa and the Maryland Terrapins. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. CT.
Sept. 30: Illinois at Purdue
Jim Leonhard, yes, that Jim Leonhard’s new team, takes on Purdue with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT.
Oct. 7: Purdue at Iowa
Iowa’s first NBC appearance comes in a night game against Purdue with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. CT.
Oct. 14: Iowa at Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s NBC opener will be a 2:30 p.m. CT matchup against Iowa at Camp Randall.
Oct. 21: Minnesota at Iowa
For a third straight week, Iowa is on NBC. The Hawkeyes take on Minnesota at 2:30 p.m. CT.
Oct. 21: Michigan at Michigan State
A classic rivalry that has seen some of the wildest endings in the sports recent history, Michigan and Michigan State do battle at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Oct. 28: Ohio State at Wisconsin
NBC’s second trip to Camp Randall will take place on Oct. 28 as the Badgers host the Buckeyes.
Nov. 4: Purdue at Michigan
Michigan is back in prime time as the Wolverines take on Purdue at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Nov. 11: Maryland at Nebraska
Maryland and Nebraska will do battle at 2:30 p.m. CT in another NBC doubleheader weekend.
Nov. 11: Michigan State at Ohio State
Ohio State gets another prime-time game as it takes on Michigan State at 6:30 p.m. CT.
Nov. 18: Nebraska at Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s third and final game on NBC of the year, with all of them coming at home. The Badgers and Huskers are set for a 6:30 p.m. CT kickoff.
Nov. 24: Penn State vs Michigan State (Ford Field)
James Franklin and the Nittany Lions take on Michigan State at a semi-neutral site, Ford Field. The matchup is set for 6:30 p.m. CT.
