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Big Ten: No league championship game if college football moves to a 24-team playoff

Headline from Fox32 Chicago

The Big Ten Conference would do away with its championship game if college football adopts a 24-team playoff. Commissioner Tony Petitti says that’s a worthwhile sacrifice to get his preferred postseason format.

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  1. Fox32 Chicago

    Big Ten: No league championship game if college football moves to a 24-team playoff (opens Fox32 Chicago)

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    Fox32 Chicago's feed description

    The Big Ten Conference would do away with its championship game if college football adopts a 24-team playoff. Commissioner Tony Petitti says that’s a worthwhile sacrifice to get his preferred postseason format.

  2. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Big Ten: No league championship game if CFP expands to 24 (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Wyoming Tribune Eagle's feed description

    CHICAGO — The Big Ten Conference would do away with its championship game if college football adopts a 24-team playoff.

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