VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-26
“The conference continues to evaluate potential rules restricting professional athletes in other sports from conference competition,”
Big Ten · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-26
The Big Ten announced a rule making football players ineligible if they signed pro contracts, appeared on an NFL roster, or declared for the NFL Draft as underclassmen and didn't withdraw.
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