In summary, Lanning seeks fewer bye weeks (teams will again have two this season), a shorter break between the regular season and playoff and an earlier title game. He also said the regular seasons should start in Week 0, which would aid in moving the rest of the calendar up a week.

On the second day of Big Ten Media Days, Oregon Ducks coach Dan Lanning advocated for a schedule that mirrors the NFL with no open weeks, referencing Oregon's bye week in 2024 before losing to Ohio State in the Rose Bowl.