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Big Ten Notebook: Hoosiers Ready to Prove They're No One-Hit Wonder
MONROE COUNTY, INDIANA, JUL 22 – Curt Cignetti says Indiana adopted the SEC's scheduling style to focus on nine conference games and manage non-conference opponents, aiming to control playoff qualification criteria.
- Last week, Curt Cignetti addressed reporters at Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas, defending Indiana's canceled series with Virginia and criticizing SEC scheduling practices.
- Curt Cignetti said, `We figured we’d just adopt SEC scheduling philosophy,` to focus on nine conference games, reflecting a strategic shift in scheduling approach.
- As evidence, Cignetti pointed out that the SEC plays eight conference games while Big Ten teams play nine, according to source.
- Removing the Virginia series still leaves no Power Four opponents until Notre Dame in 2030, with three non-conference games scheduled through 2029.
- Looking further ahead, Cignetti warned, 'Give the best leagues the , but make them earn it with play-in games,' to enhance playoff fairness.
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