Big Ten reportedly looking at October start for football

Posted: Sep 13, 2020 / 12:01 AM EDT

Updated: Sep 13, 2020 / 12:01 AM EDT

CHICAGO, IL. (WTAJ) – Big Ten fans might want to start turning those frowns they’ve been having the past month upside down.

According to multiple reports Saturday, the conference is very close to approving a return-to-play that would have games starting by mid-October.

Sources: The Big Ten medical subcommittee has concluded its presentation today to the steering committee of league presidents. This now advances to the full council of presidents/chancellors, who could vote on a return to competition as early as Sunday.
— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) September 12, 2020

As we reported on Thursday, a source also told @TheAthleticCFB that it's possible the Big Ten as a whole moves forward with its return to play but individual schools still opt not to play in 2020.
— Nicole Auerbach 😷 (@NicoleAuerbach) September 12, 2020

The key to all of this will be: Do the Big Ten's presidents and chancellors who initially voted to postpone the season now feel comfortable with advances in (daily/rapid) testing, the ability to contact trace, plans for identifying and treating potential heart issues, etc?
— Nicole Auerbach 😷 (@NicoleAuerbach) September 12, 2020