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 ...

While the move is not necessarily a commitment to expand, the decision would signal a serious interest in exploring the worth of a 24-team playoff field. Speculation has steadily grown that the ...

FILE - Big Ten Conference Commissioner Tony Petitti speaks during an news conference at the Big Ten Conference NCAA college football media days at Lucas Oil Stadium, July 26, 2023, in Indianapolis.