Penn State football: would removing divisions help PSU?

The verdict

With schools like Rutgers on the rise and even Indiana having good seasons in recent years, the time has come to tear down divisions in the Big Ten and around college football. If college football expands the playoff, there is a chance that conference title games are done away with altogether in favor of more post-season games.

Whether or not there is a Big Ten title game to be played, getting rid of divisions is the only fair move to make at this point in time. While teams like Wisconsin and Iowa can play lesser schedules and consequentially win more games, appear in better bowl games, and have more shots at the Big Ten title game, Penn State is stuck playing in one of the most challenging divisions in the sport.

With benefits such as a broader range of opponents, more frequent matchups with schools like Wisconsin and Minnesota, and a better chance at winning more games, making better bowls, and potentially getting more opportunities to play in Indy, the removal of divisions would benefit Penn State football.

Although there are no plans to remove divisions, many other conferences are doing so, and the Big Ten may be incited to follow suit.