On October 5,1918, six Big Ten football teams participated in non-conference games, resulting in five wins and one loss, giving the Big Ten a 5--2 non-conference record to that point in the season.
On October 5,1918, the football season officially opened with six Big Ten football teams participating in non-conference games. The games resulted in five wins and one loss, giving the Big Ten a 5--2 non-conference record to that point in the season.