It hasn’t been a huge point of interest to USC fans, but now it is: The Big Ten’s workings and methods now matter more to the Trojans than ever before. Given the fact that USC will join the Big Ten next year, changes made by the conference are going to affect the Trojans to a certain degree.
There is news to report about the Big Ten’s oversight of its football programs.
Rutgers Wire has more on the story:
“In (Brett) McMurphy’s reporting, he cites a source in saying that “The Big Ten is ‘strongly considering’ removing its requirement for league teams to play a Power Five nonconference team, starting in 2024.”
“Since Greg Schiano’s return to Rutgers football, the ACC has featured into the Power Five scheduling for the program. All three opponents from the ACC have ties to Rutgers dating back to the Big East days.
“In 2021, Rutgers beat Syracuse on the road in their second game of the season. Last year, they won at Boston College in their season opener.
“This year, Rutgers hosts Virginia Tech in the third game of the season.”
Let’s say a few more things about all of this: