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Newsstand: Michigan Board of Regents 'doubles down' on opposition to Big Ten deal

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From On3’s Nick Schultz:

As discussions continue about the Big Ten’s potential private capital deal, Michigan’s Board of Regents continues to stand in opposition. Board president Mark Bernstein released a statement Thursday doubling down on its stance.

Michigan and USC are two of the best-known schools opposed to the deal, which would infuse upward of $2.4 billion to the conference and extend the Big Ten’s grant of rights through 2046. Ross Dellenger had more details on the proposed agreement and where things stand.

However, Michigan’s board further talked about the proposal Thursday, Bernstein said in a statement. The group remains against it, and fellow regent Sarah Hubbard posted on X that she agreed. Additionally, the board reiterated its commitment to the Big Ten moving forward.

“The University of Michigan Board of Regents met today to discuss the current Big Ten Enterprises proposal,” Bernstein said. “We remain opposed to this deal. Importantly, we are committed to the Big Ten Conference and will continue to explore opportunities that address the pressing financial challenges facing Big Ten athletic departments.”

The proposed deal would create a new commercial entity, Big Ten Enterprises, which would support the conference while also extending the grant of rights through 2046. Most importantly, it would give the firm – UC Investments – a 10% equity stake in Big Ten Enterprises to infuse roughly $2.4 million, distributed among member schools.

Michigan will debut some new cleats in Saturday’s game against Maryland, featuring white, blue and maize.

Jeff Levering, Jake Butt and Brooklyn Fletcher will be on the call for Michigan vs. Maryland Saturday at 4 p.m. ET on Big Ten Network. The Wolverines are 5-0 all time at Maryland and hold an 11-1 overall advantage in the series.

Highlights from an 86-61 Michigan basketball win over Middle Tennessee State Wednesday night at Crisler Center.

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— Katie Fraumann, the mother of Michigan offensive line commit Tommy Fraumann and a former U-M women’s basketball player

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