B1G about to have a "surprise" expansion.

[Nebraska99]

I've heard a couple of rumors over the past few weeks and it's now being reported by a west coast reporter.

USC, UCLA 'planning' to leave Pac-12 for Big Ten, though deal not yet finalized, per reports

This could be very interesting, indeed........if true, of course. Anyone else hearing anything?

 

[Crazyhole]

It's being reported all over the place. Seems like an odd marriage, but the Big 10 took Rutgers so anything is possible.

 

[RED ED]

The TV deal is gonna be crazy if that happens, also does the tie in to the rose bowl even matter if usc and ucla are in the B1G ?

 

[redfred]

If true, the 'West' division just might not be so looked down upon.

 

[Doc Fumble]

The TV deal is gonna be crazy if that happens, also does the tie in to the rose bowl even matter if usc and ucla are in the B1G ?

If UCLA joins, the Rose Bowl would become one of the expanded Conference's 16 'home' stadiums.

 

[Nebraska99]

Could be some fun road trips. Anyone familiar with their venues in person?

 

[Doc Fumble]

Could be some fun road trips. Anyone familiar with their venues in person?

I attended Nebraska's road game against USC in the LA Coliseum back when Cally was still our coach. Given all the iconic arial shots we've all seen of the Coliseum over the years, I was surprised when I saw the place up-close and personal. It's a dump. I've seen better looking and more modern high school stadiums. And to top it off, it's smack-dab in the middle of a bad part of the city. That would be a new 'conference' road game that I'd happily bypass to watch on TV.

 

[RED ED]

If UCLA joins, the Rose Bowl would become one of the expanded Conference's 16 'home' stadiums.

That’s the coliseum , not the Rose Bowl .

 

[Nebraska99]

...and it gets more interesting.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1542599158057406465

 

[Hunchback Johnny]

Could be some fun road trips. Anyone familiar with their venues in person?

Back in the late 80s I saw Nebraska lose to Troy Aikman's UCLA Bruins at the Rose Bowl. That stadium is terrible for viewing. We were in the nosebleed seats and it felt like we were a quarter mile from the field. I know it's an iconic venue but it is turble for the fans in person.

 

[Doc Fumble]

That’s the coliseum , not the Rose Bowl .

Actually, both would be part of the 16. UCLA plays its home games in the Rose Bowl, USC in the LA Coliseum.

 

[Chris]

 

[UNK Lopers]

Well…I guess if that’s where we are headed, might as well strike.

 

[Hunchback Johnny]

I'm surprised the B1G felt it had to go that far west to add quality. I know for a fact the New Mexico Lobos would have considered the move.

 

[justino52]

And Nebraska heads down the pecking order. Scott Frost better start winning.

 

[Huusker]

The B1G would be the first true Power Five coast-to-coast league with this move.

I'm not sure it matches Whorns/OU to the SEC, but it's probably the next best move.

Notre Dame and USC might be a slightly better upgrade, but ND has turned down multiple offers to join the B1G. UCLA always has some exceptional athletes, even in their down years.

 

[ramelbm]

Call me crazy, but I hate all of this consolidation. To me, 12 is the perfect number with 2 divisions of 6. 5 league games against your division, play half of the other division each year, and 4 non-con games.

 

[Huusker]

Everything now is about money. Traditional matchups against your neighbors are out because they don't fit the new narrative. Goodbye Nebraska-Kansas. Hello Nebraska-USC.

 

[NearBigRedOfTheDesert]

The B1G would be the first true Power Five coast-to-coast league with this move.

I'm not sure it matches Whorns/OU to the SEC, but it's probably the next best move.

Notre Dame and USC might be a slightly better upgrade, but ND has turned down multiple offers to join the B1G. UCLA always has some exceptional athletes, even in their down years.

There will be potentially annual road trips between SoCal and Penn State, Rutgers, and Maryland. That’s a lot of miles. Wonder if that will be incentive to keep East and West divisions. Guessing the Huskers would rather play in Pasadena in November than New Jersey.

 

[NearBigRedOfTheDesert]

I also wonder if this means even more conference games. Say goodbye to Northern Iowa and Georgia Southern?