The Pac-12 Conference is in serious trouble following reports that Oregon and Washington have been formally approved for invitation to the Big Ten Conference.
Pete Thamel of ESPN reported moments ago that the Big Ten is expected to move ahead with formal offer letters to both Oregon and Washington.
There are other reports that Arizona has already applied for membership into the Big 12 Conference. Additionally, according to Brett McMurphy, Arizona State and Utah are also “showing interest” in the Big 12.
Breaking: The Big Ten is expected to move ahead with formal offer letters for Oregon and Washington, sources tell @PeteThamel.
Sources said a vote by the conference later today is expected to be unanimous. pic.twitter.com/xSWbAz0wWM
— ESPN (@espn) August 4, 2023
Arizona State & Utah “showing interest” in the Big 12, sources told @ActionNetwork. Arizona has already applied for Big 12 membership, but Big 12 now “exploring its options” following news of Oregon & Washington leaving for Big Ten
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) August 4, 2023
If everything plays out, the Pac-12 will be down to the Pac-4 and in serious jeopardy of finding a way to survive.
Arizona may bolt for the B12? The B10 is scouting UO and UW to join UCLA and USC? SDSU may bolt the MWC? FSU openly talking about leaving the ACC? Yet, we still entertain coaches, ADs and legislators complain about the transfer portal ruining college sports? Seriously?
— Jay Bilas (@JayBilas) August 4, 2023
