USC and the UCLA will leave the Pac-12 conference and join the Big Ten at the start of the 2024-25 season.
For us, this move offers greater certainty in rapidly changing times and ensures that we remain a leader in college athletics for generations to come," UCLA chancellor Gene Block and athletic director Martin Jarmond said in a statement.
"It means enhanced resources for all of our teams, from academic support to mental health and wellness. And although this move increases travel distances for teams, the resources offered by Big Ten membership may allow for more efficient transportation options," Block and Jarmond added.
"While we are extremely surprised and disappointed by the news coming out of UCLA and USC today, we have a long and storied history in athletics, academics, and leadership in supporting student-athletes that we’re confident will continue to thrive and grow into the future," the Pac-12 said in a"The unanimous vote today signifies the deep respect and welcoming culture our entire conference has for the University of Southern California ...
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