The Division I Council voted to relax restrictions for FBS football conference championship games, allowing all FBS conferences to determine their championship game participants, the Council announced on Wednesday.
The move will allow leagues to eliminate divisions when the decision becomes final, an idea that has gained traction in recent years.
The Pac-12 already took note of the council’s decision and unveiled a new selection format for its football conference championship. Starting in 2022, the league will choose the two teams with the highest conference winning percentage to face off in the title game, regardless of division.