Big Ten’s Future in Peril: Could Ohio State, Michigan, and Penn State Defect Amid Controversial 24-Team Expansion?

Hence why he believes it’s time for the Buckeyes, Wolverines and Nittany Lions to follow suit and break off.

“The 18-team Big Ten is bloated, distant and winning it carries little intrinsic or competitive value for the biggest brands,” he added.

Wetzel believes all three can create a scheduling agreement that can increase media revenue by almost three times. Plus can select their own schedule.

While intriguing, all three still needs to scour the nation to find 10 other teams willing to face them. Including those in close proximity. Notre Dame already lost USC on its annual schedule due to the Trojans’ status as a Big Ten team, featuring playing a nine-game conference schedule. But this expanded playoffs could force more independent teams, Wetzel envisions.

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