Big 10 Reverses Decision, Will Now Play Football

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Published on September 17 2020 6:17 am
Last Updated on September 17 2020 6:17 am

The Big 10 announced Wednesday that it had reversed its August decision to postpone the football season to the spring because of the coronavirus pandemic and will now play in the fall. T

The conference said it plans to begin its  season the weekend of October 23, and all 14 teams will play a schedule of eight regular-season games in eight weeks, plus have the opportunity to play a ninth game on December 19 in the conference championship.

There will be daily coronavirus testing of athletes, coaches and staff. The decision came after pressure from coaches, players, parents and President Trump.