Big Ten Seeking Clarity on Playoff Expansion Before Addressing Its Nonconference Scheduling Policy
- Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti stated that scheduling decisions will wait until a final choice on playoff expansion is made.
- The Big Ten supports expanding the current 12-team playoff format to include 24 teams.
- Other conferences have changed their scheduling policies, leaving the Big Ten as the only conference without a new scheduling policy.
- Coaches have expressed support for scheduling requirements if postseason expansion is agreed upon and foresee more uniform scheduling in the future.
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Big Ten seeking clarity on playoff expansion before addressing its nonconference scheduling policy
CHICAGO (AP) — The Big Ten appears to be in no hurry to change its status as the only major conference that doesn’t require its schools to schedule at least one nonconference game against another Power Four member each year.
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CHICAGO -- Ohio State did not trail once in the second half of a regular-season game last year. Then came the postseason. The Buckeyes faced two second-half deficits, lost both games and watched their hopes for the first back-to-back national championships in program history disappear. They may not have to wait nearly as long to face adversity this season.
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Big Ten Media Days: Can Sayin, Buckeyes Build A Playoff-Ready Offense?
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