Big Ten Conference Tournament bracket. Big Ten Conference Tournament schedule First Round. Date Time (ET) Matchup; Wednesday, March 13: 6:30 p.m (12) Maryland vs. (13) Rutgers:

With talks of College Football Playoff expansion, a holding pattern continues formation between the Big Ten and other Power 4 conferences. The Big Ten wants four automatic bids in its proposal, while the SEC,

Although the SEC has pushed hard for a different format if the College Football Playoff expands past 12 teams. Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti isn't caving.

The Big Ten will reportedly continue backing a College Football Playoff bracket with four automatic qualifiers unless the conference receives schedule concessions from the SEC, On3's Brett McMurphy reported on Wednesday.