Maybe it’s because of Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren’s short time in command. Maybe it’s because of Justin Fields’ #WeWantToPlay petition that accumulated over 300,000 signatures. Maybe it’s because of parents’ demands or lawsuits the conference was facing. Or maybe it’s because of the pressure to play from the President of the United States.
No matter the reason, the Big Ten ultimately chose to reinstate fall football this week and found its footing after the month of chaos that followed its potentially premature decision in August to postpone fall sports.
With the ACC and Big 12 both hosting a full slate of games Saturday and the SEC set to start in a matter of weeks, many looked to the Big Ten for some news or change regarding the season.