The Big Ten is allowing Ohio State to play in the conference title game against Northwestern.
The Big Ten Conference Administrators Council voted today to get rid of the policy that teams must play six games to qualify for the conference championship game.
In a statement, the Big Ten said, "The decision was based on a competitive analysis which determined that Ohio State would have advanced to the Big Ten Football Championship Game based on its undefeated record and head-to-head victory over Indiana regardless of a win or loss against Michigan."
The decision was made along with athletic directors and senior women administrators.
The Big Ten title game is scheduled for Dec. 19 in Indianapolis.
After the cancellation of their game against Michigan, Ohio State has only played five games.
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said in a statement, "On behalf of Ohio State University, the players, all those associated with the football program and our fans, I am appreciative of our Big Ten Conference colleagues for reconsidering the six-game requirement to qualify for the Big Ten championship game. A lot of changes have happened since that recommendation was put in place. I know making this decision was not easy, and I am thankful for the opportunity our players will now have to play in Indianapolis as an undefeated East Division champion."
