The Big Ten said Friday it will make football availability reports mandatory on gamedays during the 2023 season, making it the only Power 5 conference to actively distribute such reports.
Big Ten schools will be required to submit availability reports at least two hours before kickoff to the conference office. Each program's reports will be released on the conference's website and on X (formerly Twitter). If a school doesn't send in its injury report within two hours of the start of the game, it could be disciplined.
"The well-being of our students, coaches, and staff, as well as the integrity of our competitions are of paramount importance," Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti said in a statement.