News alert: The Big Ten conference will not play college football this fall

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News Alert Monday, August 10

The Big Ten conference will not play college football this fall

The Big Ten presidents have voted to not play college football this fall, according to three people with knowledge of the league's decision. The vote signals college football's inability to grapple with the health and safety measures needed to combat the widespread transmission of the coronavirus. The Big Ten's move could lead to a domino effect of similar moves across the NCAA's Power Five conferences.

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