The Big Ten Conference has done something unusual: Unite USC and UCLA fans. If USC had gone to the Big Ten alone, UCLA fans would be livid. If UCLA had gone alone, USC fans would be indignant. But the fan bases can put aside their tribalism for a little while, as they partner for their big move. They need each other at the moment to … Continue reading Big Ten Move Unites USC/UCLA Fans

Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer believes USC and UCLA to the Big Ten will help the Midwestern schools in recruiting. “Now you’re going to see the floodgates open up in (recruiting),” Meyer said. “Now those families (in Southern California) will be able to watch their sons play.” Some conference realignment doesn't make a lot of sense. @UCLAAthletics and @USC_Athletics to the @bigten is not … Continue reading Urban Meyers Predicts Big Ten Recruiting Boom In L.A.

USC is going to pat itself on the back for its move to the Big Ten although it only happens if Fox Sports wants it to happen. But the knives are already out for USC president Carol Folt in this column by John Canzano. Continue reading USC Saturday Buzz: Carol Folt Gets Dragged On Big Ten Move

A Big Ten Conference coach said this morning the conference conveyed it would like to expand to 20 teams and one of those teams to be Notre Dame. That’s the pie-in-the-sky vision. We’ll see. The Pac-12 Board of Directors met this morning and authorized the conference to explore all expansion options. Does that mean BYU and San Diego State are on the table? If you … Continue reading Big Ten Wants 20 Members

Lincoln Riley will be making his Big Ten debut in 2024 without Caleb Williams. Malachi Nelson would be a redshirt freshman. USC’s first game in 2024 is vs. LSU. So the Trojans would play Notre Dame, LSU and some mix of Ohio State, Michigan, Wisconsin, Iowa, Penn State? But Riley is looking forward to it! The irony is USC president Carol Folt and UCLA chancellor … Continue reading If It’s Friday, It’s Time For A USC Notes Column

Here is Carol Folt’s statement on USC moving to the Big Ten: I am writing with exciting news about the future for our student-athletes and university community. We are announcing today that USC will join the Big Ten Conference, with plans to begin membership in August 2024. This decision was made after serious deliberation and analysis, and with great appreciation and respect for our Pac-12 colleagues … Continue reading Carol Folt On USC To Big Ten