Big Ten Coach CHANGED SCHEME - Could NOT Afford Players!

Locked On Big 10 – Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast · Aug 26, 2026 · 27m

A well-known Big Ten football coach says he had to change his defensive scheme for the 2026 college football season because he did not have enough NIL or Revenue Share money to buy the players he needed to execute his style of play. Tune in and hear how coaches like Illinois football coach Brett Bielema are doing more with less money!

Meanwhile the Big Ten and SEC will not let athletes with an extra year of eligibility come back to their respective conferences to play if they have been part of a pro league like the NFL. We have the latest details.

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