ROSEMONT, Ill. – Jim Delany, who oversaw expansion and the launching of a groundbreaking television network, will step down as commissioner of the Big Ten Conference in June 2020.
Over three decades, the 71-year-old Delany helped the Big Ten grow to 14 schools, launched the first conference television network and helped construct the College Football Playoff.
Big Ten revenues soared under his leadership and he became one of the most powerful figures in college sports.
He also protected the league’s relationship with the Rose Bowl.