Why the Big Ten just banned former pro players from returning to college football
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What happened
The conference unanimously voted to prohibit athletes with pro contract history, roster experience, or unwithdrawn NFL draft declarations from competing at member schools, while signaling more multi-sport restrictions could follow.
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