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
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