More seismic shifts are on the method in college football, according to reports from many outlets. Pac-12 stalwarts USC and UCLA are both preparation to leave the conference they co-founded to signupwith the Big Ten as early as 2024, according to pressreporter Jon Wilner on Thursday.
The relocation follows the sensational discovery almost a year ago that Texas and Oklahoma would be leaving the Big 12 to signupwith the SEC, setting the phase for the development of “megaconferences” that might modification the landscape of college football in a significant method. It likewise leaves the Pac-12 and the Big 12 with significant concerns about their future status as significant power conferences.
Source: USC and UCLA are preparation to leave for the Big Ten as early as2024 Move *has not been settledat the greatest levels of power.
— Jon Wilner (@wilnerhotline) June 30, 2022
Wilner’s report was lateron validated by Sports Illustrated‘s Ross Dellenger and The Athletic‘s Nicole Auerbach.
The relocation leaves college football fans shocked and contemplating lotsof concerns about what the future of college football will appearance like with broadened megaconferences, like the Big Ten and the SEC, including several powerhouse programs.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) June 30, 2022
Big 12 definitely has to go after the Arizona schools unless the B1G takesin them https://t.co/1hWHVOCtWN
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) June 30, 2022
Just got off the phone with somebody who thinks this ultimately leads to 2 megaconferenc