Big Ten Reverses Course, Says Football Season Will Start Oct. 23

The Ohio State Buckeyes expressed a strong desire to play the 2020 college football season despite the pandemic. Initially, only three schools in the Big 10 conference voted to have a fall season. However, the Big 10 later announced an 8-game season starting October 23rd, citing new COVID-19 testing protocols. Concerns about myocarditis were addressed with safety measures. Experts like Dr. H Daily Davies suggested that games could be played safely with precautions. The Big 10 joined other conferences in resuming football, while the Pacific 12 remained a holdout due to state restrictions.

What was the initial stance of the Big 10 conference regarding the 2020 football season?

• They were eager to start the season.

• They canceled the season due to safety concerns.

• They decided to play without any safety measures.

• They postponed the season indefinitely.

When did the Big 10 conference plan to start the 8-game season?

• September 30th

• October 23rd

• December 19th

• November 1st

What new safety protocol was introduced by the Big 10 conference?

• Weekly COVID-19 testing

• Rapid result COVID-19 testing

• No safety protocols were introduced

• Monthly health check-ups

What is one of the potential COVID-19 side effects that concerned officials?

• Asthma

• Pneumonia

• Diabetes

• Myocarditis

Which conference was still undecided about resuming football?

• The Big 12

• The Atlantic Coast Conference

• The Pacific 12 Conference

• The Southeastern Conference