As the conference realignment wheel spins on, the Big Ten reportedly took a step toward eventually adding Oregon and Washington.
ESPN's Pete Thamel reported the conference's presidents met Thursday and "authorized Commissioner Tony Petitti to explore expansion and bring them back more information on Oregon and Washington as potential Big Ten members."
Thamel cautioned that there were no official offers and the entire situation is "uncertain" with a number of "significant road blocks," such as USC's past desire about limiting West Coast teams and financial aspects of such a move:
Pete ThamelOregon and Washington would also have to come to terms with not getting a full share, which isn't a slam dunk for them.