Forget playoff resumes and strength of schedule. Here’s a simple way to compare the SEC and Big Ten: have them play one another.

The Big Ten’s Tony Petitti and the ACC’s Jim Phillips indicated Tuesday that expansion of the major postseason events might be delayed.

The 6-foot-3, 302-pound graduate student center has anchored the Iowa offensive line for three years and was named first-team All-Big Ten by the media last season. Jones has also been named a preseason first-team All-Big Ten player by Athlon Sports and Phil Steele this offseason.

Petitti said a field determined by conference standings, rather than CFP rankings, would make the selection process more objective.

The Hoosiers canceled series against ACC programs, which falls in line with what Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti stated was the goal with how it weighs games.

Downs returns as the Big Ten’s preseason Defensive Player of the Year and the key figure in a defense replacing all but three starters. He’s coming off a year where he recorded 82 tackles, eight tackles for loss, 0.5 sacks, and six pass breakups.

The Big Ten's issues are increasingly taking a national tone, as Big Ten coaches sounded off on key issues in the sport on Tuesday.

Sports put together their Big Ten stadium rankings and Hawkeye fans will be pleased with the placement of Kinnick.