Well, it actually happened - college football’s best kept secret came to light today, as USC and UCLA became official members of the Big Ten just hours after reports initially surfaced.
This will obviously have a seismic impact on the college football landscape, as the Big Ten welcome two high-profile members which now stretches the conference all the way to the West Coast. Following Oklahoma and Texas’ departure for the SEC, this is the latest major shift in the realignment picture, with many more likely on the way by the time USC and UCLA join the Big Ten on the field for the 2024 season.