The Big Ten Conference Administrators Council, which includes directors of athletics and senior women managers from all 14 member organizations, voted today to remove the requirement of a minimum sport to participate in the 2020 Big Ten Football .L Championship Game. The decision has been made in collaboration with the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors and Conference Office Fees.
The decision was based on a competitive analysis that determined whether, regardless of the win or loss against Michigan, Ohio State would move on to the Big Ten football .l championship game based on its unbeaten record and head-to-head victory over Indiana.
As a result of the decision, Ohio State will represent the East Division in the 2020 Big Ten Football Championship game against the Northwest.
This conference continues to prioritize the health and safety of our student-athletes and remains flexible and consistent with its 14 member organizations and partners in this unprecedented time.
