A week and a half ago, Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh had a short message for reporters.
"Free the Big Ten," he said on Sept. 5 as he attended a parent-led protest of the Big Ten's decision to postpone fall sports.
It wasn't long before Harbaugh got his wish.
On Wednesday, the Big Ten announced that their football season will begin the weekend of Oct. 24 — and Harbaugh's reaction was immediate and positive.
"Great news today," Harbaugh said in a statement released by the athletic department. "Over the past month, I could sense the anticipation from our players and coaches, and I’m thrilled on their behalf that they will have a chance to play a 2020 season.