... change was in 1990, when the Penn State Nittany Lions joined the group and helped to build it up to a BCS power conference.

Big Ten directors decided Tuesday that they will be exploring expansion options within the next 12-18 months in order to add a 12^th team and even out the conference. The Big Ten, along with a name change, would be split into two divisions, creating a conference championship at the end of the season and presenting an opportunity for a 14-game season.

Joe Paterno has been adamant on the issue of adding a 12^th team, stating it would ease scheduling difficulties as well as keep players in good shape with late schedules. That, in turn, would create better performances in bowl games, resulting in...

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