The Big Ten on Wednesday announced that it had changed its minimum eligibility requirements for participating in the conference championship game, clearing Ohio State to play for the league title despite having played only five games. The Buckeyes (5-0) have had games with Maryland, Illinois and Michigan canceled due to COVID-19 issues, dropping them below the previously established threshold of six games. However, after Wednesday’s announcement, Ohio State will face Northwestern for the Big Ten title on Dec. 19. Here’s the full statement by the Big Ten office: “The Big Ten Conference Administrators Council, which includes the Directors of Athletics and Senior Women Administrators from all 14 member institutions, voted today to eliminate the minimum-game requirement for participation in the 2020 Big Ten Football Championship Game. The decision was made in collaboration with the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors and the conference office. “The decision was based on…
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