... the Big Ten toward its first football championship game, scheduled to start in 2011, it's doubtful he'll make the mistake of disregarding the tradition of the Ohio State-Michigan game.

In order to preserve the greatest rivalry in college sports, Delany should see the need to keep both schools in the same division of the new Big Ten.

Delany has indicated that while not exactly sure about how the Big Ten's 12 football teams will be divided, he expects to announce his plans relatively soon.

Keeping Ohio State and Michigan in the same division will allow "The Game" to be played in its usual final regular season position, and will keep the rivalry as strong as ever.

When the SEC went to their Conference Championship Game in ...

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