B1G denies Michigan coercion claim over PE deal – ESPN
Lead On Nov. 18, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Mich., a dispute erupted between the Big Ten Conference and University of Michigan regent Mark Bernstein after Bernstein said Commissioner Tony Petitti threatened penalties if Michigan declined to back a $2.4 billion private equity proposal. The Big Ten has formally denied any coercion, saying member discussions have … Read more