Big Ten, Pac-12 Push College Football To Spring Due To COVID-19

The college football schedule faced disruptions as the Big 10 and PAC 12 postponed all fall sports due to medical uncertainties. The PAC 12 extended the postponement to all sports through 2020. The University of Nebraska expressed disappointment, hoping for future opportunities for athletes. Other major conferences like the ACC and Big 12 have yet to announce their plans. Florida's Governor and some football teams advocate for a fall season, citing safety in team environments. The situation may influence other conferences to follow suit.

Why did the Big 10 and PAC 12 decide to postpone fall sports?

• Due to financial constraints

• Because of potential medical risks

• To align with international sports schedules

• To focus on academic activities

What additional step did the PAC 12 take regarding sports postponement?

• They allowed individual schools to decide

• They postponed all sports through the 2020 calendar year

• They canceled all sports indefinitely

• They only postponed football

How did the University of Nebraska respond to the Big 10's decision?

• They decided to leave the conference

• They postponed their own sports indefinitely

• They expressed disappointment

• They fully supported the decision

Which conferences had not announced their plans for the fall at the time of the report?

• Ivy League and Mountain West

• Sun Belt and Conference USA

• ACC, SEC, and Big 12

• Big 10 and PAC 12

What was Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's stance on the fall football season?

• He opposed it due to health concerns

• He supported it, citing safety with teams

• He remained neutral

• He suggested a delayed start