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Dan Patrick: Big Ten Targeting Oct. 10 Start If Updated Safety Measures Approved

After initially postponing all fall sports until the spring, the Big Ten could open its college football season much earlier.

"From source: If conference can pass updated safety measures and procedures, Big Ten targeting Oct. 10 to start football season," Dan Patrick reported Tuesday.

The Big Ten had initially postponed the season out of concern for the COVID-19 pandemic. In an open letter, commissioner Kevin Warren noted the rise of transmission rates is a significant issue as well as the unknown long-term effects of the virus.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.