Since it seems that the SEC is still playing football and the Big Ten is not (sigh), I’m curious who you plan to root for?

I tend to agree with Nate’s tweet here, that Missouri would definitely not be my choice.

I think I’ll cheer for Georgia or Mississippi state.

Now, onto flakes.

Nebraska

Like usual, the Big Ten has volleyball national title contenders. And they're pushing to play in the spring | Huskers | fremonttribune.com
The Big Ten cranks out national volleyball contenders every season. We check in on how the Badgers and Gophers are handling the layoff.

Mid-September announcement expected on start date for Division I basketball | Men's Basketball | journalstar.com
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In a Mess of its Own Making, the Big Ten Needs Leadership | Hail Varsity
The Big Ten prizes its role as a leader in the realm of college athletics. The lack of transparency following the biggest decision the league has had to make yet calls that into question.

Eyes down the road: With no Husker football this fall, Haarberg and Prochazka become the in-state faces of the program | National | seacoastecho.com
Kearney Catholic QB Heinrich Haarberg: “They (Husker fans) want to see what it’s all about, and hopefully I can deliver every week.”

Husker parents' letter seeks answers from Big Ten, Kevin Warren | Football | omaha.com
Check out the letter the parents of Husker football players sent to the Big Ten.

Elsewhere

Carolina to switch to remote instruction, reduce residential density | UNC-Chapel Hill
The University is shifting all undergraduate instruction to remote learning on Aug. 19. Courses in the graduate, professional and health affairs schools will continue to be taught as they are or as directed by the schools.

NCAA Senior Vice President of Basketball Dan Gavitt’s statement on preparation for 2020-21 basketball season | NCAA.org - The Official Site of the NCAA
As we prepare for the 2020-21 college basketball season, we have exercised patience and discipline in monitoring the effects of COVID-19 and making decisions regarding the season.

The proposals coaches are pushing for to address 2020-21’s ripple effects – The Athletic
Eligibility rules are on everyone's mind as FBS opt-outs pile up, and this week could provide clarity about how 2020-21 will be counted.

Battle over playing 2020 college football season intensifies as no one can get on the same page - CBSSports.com
Medical experts, conferences, players and parents are all at odds as the fall season approaches

Medical experts, conferences, players and parents are all at odds as the fall season approaches

UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones vacates title, hopes to negotiate salary to return at heavyweight - CBSSports.com
Jones said he spoke to the UFC before confirming that he has relinquished the title at 205 pounds

Broken curfews, COVID outbreaks and ... bubble ball? Passan on MLB's latest 2020 battles
From Cleveland's clubhouse conflict and the Cardinals' plight to plans for the postseason, here's everything you need to know about the state of the game.

College football: SEC releases Week 1 schedule for 2020 season
The SEC is planning to play a 10-game, conference-only schedule that will begin on Sept. 26.

Chris Fowler, Kirk Herbstreit to call NFL game
Chris Fowler and Kirk Herbstreit are making their pro debut.