Big Ten Updates Tiebreaker Procedures for 2024 Season

The Big Ten Conference announced new tiebreaker procedures for its 2024 football season, marking the first time the championship game will be contested by the top two teams in the overall conference standings, following the elimination of divisions. The tiebreaker process includes several steps: head-to-head results, record against all common conference opponents, record against common opponents with the best conference record, best cumulative conference winning percentage, highest ranking by SportSource Analytics, and a random draw if necessary. This intricate system addresses the complexities of an 18-team league with nine conference games and eight conference misses, ensuring fair competition in determining the championship contenders. The changes come as the Big Ten expands with the addition of Oregon, Washington, USC, and UCLA, reflecting a significant restructuring in college football. The 2024 Big Ten Championship Game will take place on December 7 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.