The Big Ten sent shock waves throughout the world of college football Wednesday, announcing a return to play plan for the 2020 season.
“It wasn’t about political pressure. It wasn’t about money. It wasn’t about lawsuits. It wasn’t about doing what everybody else was doing,” said Northwestern president Morton Schapiro, Chair of the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors (COP/C). “It was the unanimous opinion of our medical experts.”
Here are the biggest takeaways following a hectic day filled with press conferences.
A unique schedule is in store
Of course, there’s the obvious schedule adjustment with a much later start date and a conference-only slate this season, but a lot more is in store.