The Big Ten is expected to claim its third consecutive national championship on Monday night, with Indiana favored to defeat Miami by more than a touchdown. The conference’s position in College Football Playoff expansion negotiations is not as advantageous. Commissioner Tony Petitti prefers a mammoth 24-team field. The other commissioners on the CFP management committee, including the SEC’s Greg Sankey, favor expanding the event to 16. If there’s no agreement between Petitti and Sankey, the CFP will remain unchanged (12 teams) for next season. A deadline looms. CFP executives must notify ESPN of any plans to expand by Jan. 23. While private discussions have been unfolding...
