Just when you think the news cycle is ready to settle down in college football, it doesn’t. It reminds us all that following Ohio State, the Big Ten, and college football, in general, is becoming more and more a year-round affair.
The latest development comes in a report (subscription may be required) from Scott Dochterman of The Athletic. In it, Iowa athletic director Gary Barta talks about the future of the Big Ten. Because of the changing landscape, Barta says the conference has been discussing eliminating divisions and moving to an eight-game conference schedule. The move would allow conference teams to schedule more out-of-conference games against the Pac-12 and ACC as part of an alliance the three struck earlier this year.
“We’ve had several conversations,” Barta told The Athletic. “One of the things that we’re watching is whether it’s related to The Alliance, which we’re talking through and/or, what gives us the best opportunity to have the most success in the College Football Playoff format?
