After the College Football Playoff committee failed to reach an agreement on potential expansion on Friday, Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren, who recommended a vote against the 12-team format, released a statement to clarify his position.
Prior to Friday‘s meeting and subsequent vote, Warren had been among the conference leaders opposed to the proposed changes. However, he explained that he remains in favor of an eventual expansion, once the leagues resolve any outstanding issues.
“To be very clear, the Big Ten Conference supports expansion of the college football playoff system – for our student-athletes, member institutions and fans,“ Warren wrote, per Ralph D. Russo of the Associated Press. “Expansion provides increased opportunities, exposure and value for our member institutions, student-athletes, coaches, football teams and athletic programs.
