The college football world has been turned upside down once again, this time from the heartland’s grab at the two most identifiable west coast universities, USC and UCLA. The Big Ten is all set to move to 16 teams with both the Trojans and Bruins being a part of all the fun beginning in 2024.
Before that though, there are some things that need to be hammered out. There are all kinds of logistical and cultural issues that have been engrained in the Big Ten and Pac-12, not the least of which is a sea-to-shining sea of land between the furthest east and west schools now in the Big Ten’s footprint.
We decided to pick out five things that are some significant hurdles and stumbling blocks that the Big Ten will need to work out prior to bringing the two teams onboard to share with you. We’re sure it’ll all work itself out in some form or another, but here are five major issues that everyone with suits and wallets will have to address prior to the Big Ten getting all the kinks out of the proverbial hose before 2024.