The Big Ten drops its six-game rule: Ryan Day said “thankful for the opportunity our players will now have”
“an undefeated East Division champion,” Ryan Day said. “we are disappointed,” Scott Dolson said.
Published Dec 9, 2020.
Facts
- Voted, per CBS News
- Wednesday, December 9, 2020CBS News, Dec 9, 2020
What was said
Ohio State
Ryan Day, Ohio State head coach
I know making this decision was not easy, and I am thankful for the opportunity our players will now have to play in Indianapolis as an undefeated East Division champion.
Associated Press, via FOX 32 Chicago
Indiana
Scott Dolson, Indiana athletic director
Although we understand the conference’s decision, we are disappointed,
Associated Press, via FOX 32 Chicago
The conference
Big Ten Conference
The decision was based on a competitive analysis which determined that Ohio State would have advanced to the Big Ten Football Championship Game based on its undefeated record and head-to-head victory over Indiana regardless of a win or loss against Michigan,
Reports
The Big Ten has voted to eliminate the requirement that football teams must play six games to be eligible for its 2020 conference championship game, the conference announced Wednesday.
Ohio State only played five games during this pandemic-shortened season.
The conference announced it would scrap a six-game minimum requirement for teams to be eligible to play for the league championship.
Sources
- CBS News, Dec 9, 2020
“Big Ten votes to eliminate six-game minimum requirement, allowing Ohio State to advance to the championship”
- WOSU Public Media, Dec 9, 2020
“Big Ten Changes Rules So Ohio State Can Play In Championship”
- Sports Illustrated, Dec 9, 2020
“Big Ten Amends Rules, Allows Ohio State in Conference Championship”
The Big Ten's statement, as quoted by Sports Illustrated
- FOX 32 Chicago, Dec 9, 2020
“Big Ten audible: Ohio State will play for title vs Wildcats”