Big 10 scheduling

[Baxter48_rivals204143]

Can someone explain to me why the top teams in each division don’t start the season playing a conference opponent but the also rans including Nebraska start their season playing a conference opponent, this is the second year in a row that Nebraska has. No I’m not making excuses since we suck. Just curious

 

[schuele]

Can someone explain to me why the top teams in each division don’t start the season playing a conference opponent but the also rans including Nebraska start their season playing a conference opponent, this is the second year in a row that Nebraska has. No I’m not making excuses since we suck. Just curious

Well in Nebraska’s case, didn’t both teams agree to the Ireland game? I can’t imagine you would make that trip during the conference season.

And while I despise Ohio State, they have the toughest game of anyone this weekend, even if it’s OOC.

 

[redfanusa]

The Big Ten is under pressure by the TV networks to have more conference games during non-traditional times (early weeks of season, Thursdays, etc.) because it is good for ratings. For schools that want more exposure, it is a good deal. Ohio State doesn't need more exposure.

 

[nick614]

Can someone explain to me why the top teams in each division don’t start the season playing a conference opponent but the also rans including Nebraska start their season playing a conference opponent, this is the second year in a row that Nebraska has. No I’m not making excuses since we suck. Just curious

Openers
2022
Penn St @ Purdue (Thurs Night)

2021
Ohio St @ Minnesota (Thurs Night)
Penn St @ Wisconsin

2017
Ohio St @ Indiana (Thurs Night)