In a year filled with cancellations due to rising COVID-19 cases, conference championship games across college football have become a question of concern as the regular season comes to an end.
Brett McMurphy of Stadium tweeted that athletic directors in the Big Ten will likely change the title game requirements that would allow No. 4 Ohio State (5–0) in the title game if the team cannot play a sixth league game.
The Buckeyes defeated Michigan State 52–12 and now awaits to play rival Michigan in Columbus next Saturday. If next week’s rivalry game with Michigan is not played due to Michigan's COVID-19 concerns, the Buckeyes would not qualify for the Big Ten championship game under the current rules that require six games.