The rivalry between [autotag]Notre Dame[/autotag] and [autotag]USC[/autotag] is a storied one, one that has been a West coast versus Midwest battle. There is however a very interesting twist that happened this afternoon as multiple sources have indicated that USC along with [autotag]UCLA[/autotag] will be joining the [autotag]Big Ten[/autotag], leaving the [autotag]PAC-12[/autotag] in the dust as early as the 2024 season.
This is a very interesting development, as the Big Ten expansion over the past two decades has been mainly to the East. By going out West they would challenge the current college athletics landscape, having a national reach instead of just regional.
Spoke to a few sources who called USC and UCLA's move to the Big Ten a formality, with a press conference expected in next 24 hours. Perhaps as soon as tonight. This is essentially done.
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) June 30, 2022
The next question is where does that leave the PAC-12, who will they look to replace some of their most recognizable schools?
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