9 Big Ten Conference Games (in 2017) Aug 4, 2011 12:57:30 GMT -6 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by GeauxGetta on Aug 4, 2011 12:57:30 GMT -6 espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/6833142/big-ten-conference-use-9-game-league-schedule-football-2017This is an excellent idea. Fans that complain that UW and Iowa don't play every year won't get to complain as often now. It adds a bit more balance to the scheduling, and is somewhat modeled after the Pac 12's version of scheduling (scary thought).