Report: Big Ten begins talks on possible expansion with Oregon as a focus

According to a new report, the Big Ten is potentially looking at expansion, with the Oregon Ducks a leading candidate

The expansion of the Big Ten and the demise of the Pac-12 just took another step.

According to a report from Dan Wetzel of Yahoo Sports, the presidents of Big Ten members have begun preliminary talks about expansion with four premier Pac-12 schools, including Oregon, as probable targets.

Along with the Ducks, the Big Ten is looking at Washington, Stanford and California, which would create a 20-member superconference.

A inability of Pac-12 commissioner George Klivokoff to negotiate a favorable media deal has opened the door for the Big Ten to scoop up more schools. USC and UCLA are already moving to the conference ahead of next season. But losing four more teams would basically end the Conference of Champions to make way for a Big Ten West division.