The Big Ten presidents and chancellors have approved the framework for an eight-game, conference-only football season, ideally starting the weekend of Oct. 17, even as one chancellor earlier Tuesday poured cold water on the idea of reinstating fall sports.
A source close to the situation, who asked to remain anonymous because they aren't authorized to speak publicly about the conference's plans, told The News about the eight-game plan, which, if started Oct. 17 or 24, would allow the Big Ten time to be eligible for the College Football Playoff.
The Big Ten Championship game would be Dec.