Overview
- 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.