The Big Ten will not announce the conference realignment until mid-September, but different pieces of the puzzle are starting to leak out. Madison.com reports how Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez confirmed Wednesday that when a two-division format for football is unveiled, Wisconsin and Iowa will be separated. Alvarez also said the conference will adopt a nine-game schedule for football, but...
Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez.The Big Ten will not announce the conference realignment until mid-September, but different pieces of the puzzle are starting to leak out.
Madison.com reports how Wisconsin athletic director Barry Alvarez confirmed Wednesday that when a two-division format for football is unveiled, Wisconsin and Iowa will be separated.
Alvarez also said the conference will adopt a nine-game schedule for football, but it won’t go into effect until 2015, allowing member schools to address previously contracted games.
More importantly:
A lot of speculation has surfaced recently regarding the legendary rivalry series between Michigan and Ohio State. In addition to where they would be placed — same division or not — there’s the matter of when they would have their annual regular-season meeting. With one exception, it’s been the final weekend every year since 1935.
Delany told ESPN he could see both scenarios — Michigan and Ohio State in the same division or split up — being embraced. He indicated that no decision has been made on when the game will be scheduled.