Big Ten Unveils New Tiebreaker Rules for 2024 Championship Game

Conference expansion and division elimination prompt comprehensive tiebreaker procedures for football title contention.

Head-to-head matchups will be the primary tiebreaker for teams with identical records.
Subsequent tiebreakers include records against common opponents and cumulative conference winning percentages.
If necessary, the final tiebreaker will be a random draw conducted by the Commissioner.
The changes follow the Big Ten's expansion to 18 teams and the removal of divisions.
The new rules aim to ensure fair and clear pathways to the championship game.