Big Ten Unveils Football Schedules and Conference Foes for 2024-28 Seasons
The Big Ten has revealed its new football schedules for the 2024-2028 seasons, incorporating the addition of Oregon and Washington to the conference. The schedules will follow the "Flex Protect XVII" model, featuring a combination of protected and rotating opponents. The conference prioritized factors such as competitive balance, travel considerations, and protecting traditional rivalries. Each team will play nine conference games per season, with rotating opponents limited to three times in a five-year period. The 2024 season will mark the elimination of divisions, and the top two teams in the standings will compete in the Big Ten championship game.