Biff Poggi, who served as Michigan's interim head coach for three games in 2025, is joining Big Ten Network's studio show lineup for the 2026 season. The former Wolverines assistant will appear alongside Yahoo Sports reporter Ross Dellenger and ex-Pittsburgh and Miami Dolphins head coach Dave Wannstedt.
The network is also expanding its game analyst roster with several notable additions. Ryan Kerrigan, a four-time Pro Bowl selection and the 2010 Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year at Purdue, will join the broadcast team. Other new analysts include Kenjon Barner, a three-time Super Bowl champion and former Oregon All-American, and Brett Hundley, a former UCLA quarterback who played in the NFL. They will join returning analysts Jake Butt, Rhett Lewis, and Anthony Herron.
Additional On-Air Talent
Other personalities scheduled to appear on BTN throughout the season include Matt Millen, Brock Vereen, Marcel Reece, Tanner Morgan, and Jared Thomas. The play-by-play crew remains largely intact, featuring Jeff Levering, Mark Followill, Jason Horowitz, Chris Vosters, Lisa Byington, Wayne Randazzo, A.J. Kanell, and Joe Beninati. The network's 'Urban Analysis' segment, featuring Urban Meyer and Gerry DiNardo, will also return.
BTN also revealed the on-site locations for its 'B1G Tailgate' show during the first three weeks of the season. On September 5, the show will originate from Ball State at Ohio State; on September 12, from Howard at Indiana; and on September 19, from Buffalo at Penn State. Big Ten Network will broadcast 43 games during its 20th season covering the conference.
Originally reported by awfulannouncing.