The Big Ten football season could have a stunningly different look, according to a report. The conference postponed its fall season Aug. 11 and now, the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports it could play in January with the games indoors.
Big Ten officials are working on a revised football schedule that could feature teams starting their season in early January.
Penn State athletic director Sandy Barbour said Monday during a Zoom meeting with reporters that the league could release the revised 2020 schedule within a week or so.
Multiple college football sources told the Journal Sentinel Tuesday afternoon that Big Ten officials have decided to start the season as early as possible.
Of the possible venues for games are used by the Big Ten are home to NFL teams. Those are: Indianapolis (Colts), Minneapolis (Vikings) and Detroit (Lions). Other possible facilities are in St. Louis and Syracuse.
ICYMI: B1G officials are working on a plan for football that could have a January start date, with game played indoors. #Badgers parents were briefed last night. Yes, I understand nothing is guaranteed during a pandemic. https://t.co/U67HG2Gx5D
— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) August 19, 2020
Parents have been fuming over the postponement of the season and have banded together at different schools to protest.
The report says parents of UW football players were briefed about the plan Tuesday night and were told it involves the use of indoor facilities. They were also told league officials are still uncertain how a shortened season would affect the eligibility of players, particularly seniors. A final decision could be made within a week.
This plan would allow players to finish their season before the 2021 NFL Draft, set to be held April 29-May 1.
