West Coast Powerhouses Oregon and Washington Set to Join Big Ten Conference

Oregon and Washington are finalizing a deal to join the Big Ten, with a formal application expected on Friday and a unanimous vote for their admission anticipated. The move will leave the Pac-12 conference in a precarious position, with Arizona already applying to join the Big 12 and talks between the Big 12 and Utah and Arizona State intensifying. The financial details of the move are not yet clear, but both Oregon and Washington will receive a partial share of the conference allotment. The Big Ten will become the first major conference with 18 teams, while the Pac-12 faces uncertainty with the departure of key schools.