Coverage dated October 18, 2026

Big Ten Program Fires Coach Amid 5-Game Losing Streak

Headline from Newsweek

An embattled Big Ten program fired a coach on the Sunday of its bye week after suffering its fifth loss in a row on Saturday.

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NJ.com / Star-Ledger
Big Ten team fires assistant coach after losing to Rutgers (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)
Published Oct 18, 2026
NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description
A Big Ten team made a major move on its coaching staff after losing to Rutgers.
Newsweek
Big Ten Program Fires Coach Amid 5-Game Losing Streak (opens Newsweek)
Published Oct 18, 2026
Newsweek's feed description
An embattled Big Ten program fired a coach on the Sunday of its bye week after suffering its fifth loss in a row on Saturday.