- it's only available on Peacock (NBC's Subscription-only Streaming Platform)??? Given the profile of that game in both the Conference & National scene, that's insane imho.
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Indiana @ Iowa isn't on a network
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I believe that each Big 10 team must play at least one game a season on that network. The OSU-Ohio game last week was on that network. Last season, our game against Washington was on Peacock.
Not really a network - NBC (owner of Peacock) is the Network; Peacock is a pay-for subscription streaming service.
Just another "first step" for moving more high interest viewing behind a new paywall!
If you happen to be a Comcast Xfinity cable subscriber, there's a good chance you can get Peacock for free. That's how I was able to get it.
Point of correction: peacock has eight exclusive games per year, so there is no rule that each team must have one game on it per year. BTN still has their rule about appearing on it once per year. I’d have to look it up, but IIRC, each team has to play one conference game and one OOC game on BTN.
I was going to "Like" that comment and then I realized it might seem like that meant I like the fact that they're moving more and more behind paywalls, which I don't. I do agree with your comment though. They are going to bleed as much money out of people as they can.
If Iowa were undefeated, this game might have been pulled to Fox (I'm going to assume CBS had 2nd pick and took OSU vs Washington, both undefeated). USC draws more eyes than Indiana. Illinois is still ranked (even if licking their wounds from last weeks drubbing). Iowa looks average and generally isn't exciting.
I get people dislike the Peacock only games if they don't subscribe, but this is like year 2 or 3 of it. It's not unusual anymore. Just wait until Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube start bidding next round of negotiations....
I get people dislike the Peacock only games if they don't subscribe, but this is like year 2 or 3 of it. It's not unusual anymore. Just wait until Netflix, Amazon, and YouTube start bidding next round of negotiations....
Everything eventually moves to the $$$. Look at how the Big 10 has evolved.
Thanks for clarifying that. I don't get Peacock, and I've noticed that the last two Sunday 11:30 a.m. Premier League games, which usually are the best matches, were on Peacock.
Essentially correct. Indeed there is no appearance requirement for Peacock though NBC does try to have most of the teams appear there each season to help drive subscriptions among different fans. Peacock also carries a number of basketball games exclusively each year.
Regarding the BTN rules, each schools does have to appear on the network 2 times a season and at least one of those needs to be a conference game. The one quibble is that both could be conference games; there is no requirement for any team to have OOC games there - though as a matter of practicality, most schools have at least one or more non-conference games on BTN.
Also, ESPN+ - Disney is now working hard to get that streaming service into a fully marketable state with a robust number of games exclusive to it. They also are not happy with losing the Big Ten as a property, especially as it has expanded to include more name programs.
I might spend more time watching ESPN+ in a year than everything else combined. Big Ten games don't really fit into their business model up until this point (usually really cheap productions, more niche games, etc), but I wouldn't be surprised if ESPN expanded the offerings to get more people to sign up.
Just curious, what is the “profile” of this game? Watching Iowa is like watching a game from the 1980’s.
It's still one of the better, more important, b1g games this weekend especially with Indiana's win last weekend over ILL. Very surprised it isn't at least on BTN. The BTN games are Buttgers vs Minnehaha and NW vs UCLA in the battle for worst team in the league honors????
You might be surprised that the B10 wants a higher profile game or 2 on Peacock.
So they couldn't get one and they're showing an Iowa game instead
Those that pay the big(ger) bucks get selection priority. To the BTN are relegated the dregs, as it should be.
Indiana vs Iowa will be an interesting game. I don't think Iowa can keep up with Indy's offense but the line is only 7 pts. If that holds true I'd have to say Illinois was very overrated. If Indy can score 45 against Iowa you have to consider them to be a real threat.