The Big Ten made a big move last week when it announced all fall sports would shift to a conference-only schedule — which includes the football season scheduled to kick off on September 5 — in response to the rapid growth of the coronavirus pandemic. It was the first of the Power 5 leagues to make the move, but the Pac-12 followed closely, announcing the same plan for its conference two days later. It was big news that put the ACC, Big 12 and SEC in a spot where they have to consider making a similar switch. The start of fall camp is rapidly approaching, and the pressure is increasing for athletic programs around the country to move forward with their biggest moneymaker. The Big Ten and Pac-12 have already surrendered some marquee games. Michigan won’t kick off its season with the cross-country voyage to Washington, and the same goes for Ohio State’s trip to Oregon in Week…
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