The Big Ten is discussing multiple options to begin the season earlier than expected. Jeff Potrykus of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported that Thanksgiving weekend is one of the possible start dates.
A start date around late November would allow teams to play at least two more games than if they began in January. This is something that coaches within the conference have been lobbying for since the season was pushed back. Warren made it clear that he was not going to budge, but it seems as though there could be a change of heart.
Sources: The Big Ten coaches and ADs are discussing multiple start dates for the season – Thanksgiving time, New Year’s Day, mid-January and post SuperBowl.