Yesterday was a major breakthrough for the Big Ten conference in terms of hope for fall football returning. A majority of conference presidents and chancellors met with a medical committee yesterday in a meeting that by all accounts was a positive step forward.
With new rapid testing, and a renewed push towards playing, Jeff Potrykus of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported this morning that the Big Ten presidents and chancellors are expected to vote in favor of restarting the fall season soon, with a target date of October 17.
From early this AM: The polls remain open but B1G officials are projecting the Council of Presidents/Chancellors will vote to get football up and running on Oct. 17. #Badgers https://t.co/PAOo1ttrC8
— Jeff Potrykus (@jaypo1961) September 13, 2020
Nine schools will need to vote yes in order to reinstate the season, and according to Potrykus the Badgers are now going to be voting yes after voting no the first time. After months of speculation, a wild cancellation stained by controversy, and other conferences starting their seasons, it looks as though the Big Ten may be playing fall football after all.
We will update you when an official vote takes place, as the schools are expected to vote within the next 48 hours.