Earlier today, Jon Rothstein reported that the Big Ten coaches voted in favor of a 20-game conference schedule, up from the current 18-game conference schedule for each team, as soon as the 2018-19 season. This is not a surprising move, as these rumors were first reported on back in June.
Teams will now have to schedule two less non-conference games, and will instead gain two conference foes that could help boost their tournament profile. Mike DeFabo talked with Purdue head coach, Matt Painter, about the possible shift this summer, and he was in favor of a 20-game schedule:
“I kind of like it, to be frank with you,” Painter said.