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Big Ten Scraps Nonconference Football Games Due To Pandemic
The Big Ten Conference won't play nonconference games in football and a handful of other sports this fall because of the coronavirus pandemic. The league also warned that it was "prepared not to play" at all to keep its athletes safe.
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The decision affects more than 40 games, including some marquee matchups like Notre Dame against Wisconsin at Lambeau Field. The announcement came a day after the Ivy League called off all fall sports. Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith says he is "very concerned" about the season.
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