USC and UCLA leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten
On June 30, 2022, the Big Ten Council of Presidents and Chancellors voted unanimously to admit the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California.
Martin Jarmond, UCLA athletic director
We believe this is the right move for UCLA at the right time.
Associated Press, via KSAT
Day by day
- Jun 30, 2022The Big Ten voted on Thursday to add Southern California and UCLA, starting in 2024.
- Same dayThe Pac-12 said it was surprised and disappointed by the news.
The day
Carol Folt, USC president
… we are joining a storied conference that shares our commitment to academic excellence and athletic competitiveness …
Gene Block, UCLA chancellor
… protect our program from the great uncertainty it would face if we did not make this transition …
Associated Press
… the Big Ten voted Thursday to add Southern California and UCLA as conference members beginning in 2024 …
The conference presidents voted to approve the addition of both Pac-12 universities on Thursday evening …
Big Ten Conference Council of Presidents and Chancellors unanimous vote to admit the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California …
Reaction
Through Jul 29, 2022
Welcomes or defends the move
Kevin Warren, Big Ten commissioner
The unanimous vote today signifies the deep respect and welcoming culture our entire conference has for the University of Southern California …
Martin Jarmond, UCLA athletic director
We wanted to operate in a position of strength, and that was the Big Ten, …
Samuel L. Stanley Jr., Michigan State president
We are very excited to add two outstanding schools to the Big Ten Conference, not only creating a more competitive atmosphere for our student athletes but also increasing MSU’s exposure nationwide.
The other side
George Kliavkoff, Pac-12 commissioner
LA is part of the Pac-12, even if UCLA and USC are not.
Kliavkoff to the Associated Press, as published by KVIA
Pac-12 Conference
While we are extremely surprised and disappointed by the news coming out of UCLA and USC today …
The Pac-12’s statement, as printed by the Associated Press on KSAT
Neither side
For the second straight summer, college athletics was rocked by realignment, after Texas and Oklahoma announced last year they would be leaving the Big 12 for the SEC.
… the league responded by adding UCF, BYU, Houston and Cincinnati …
A school or conference’s own statement
Big Ten Conference
… will become conference members effective August 2, 2024 …
Related
- Jul 29, 2021Texas and Oklahoma move to the SEC
- Sep 10, 2021The Big 12 adds BYU, Cincinnati, Houston and UCF
- USC and UCLA leave the Pac-12 for the Big TenThis page
- Jul 27, 2023Colorado returns to the Big 12
- Aug 4, 2023Oregon and Washington join the Big Ten
- Aug 4, 2023Arizona, Arizona State and Utah leave the Pac-12 for the Big 12
- Sep 1, 2023Stanford and Cal join the ACC
- Dec 22, 2023Florida State sues the ACC
Sources
News and releases
- Michigan State University, Jun 30, 2022
“Statements on Big Ten Conference expansion | MSUToday | Michigan State University”
Michigan State University’s release
KSAT, Jun 30, 2022“Big Ten votes to add USC, UCLA as members starting in 2024”
Associated Press, via KSAT
Eleven Warriors, Jun 30, 2022“Big Ten Votes To Approve Addition of USC And UCLA Beginning in 2024”
USC’s release, as printed by Eleven Warriors
UCLA’s release to the Bruin community, as printed by Eleven Warriors
Sports Illustrated, Jul 1, 2022“Big Ten Conference Official Statement: USC and UCLA to join conference in 2024”
The Big Ten’s statement, as printed by Sports Illustrated
The Big Ten’s announcement, as printed by Sports Illustrated
ESPN, Jul 11, 2022“Inside the stunning USC-UCLA move to the Big Ten -- and the chaos that followed”
Jarmond to ESPN
- KVIA, Jul 29, 2022
“Pac-12’s Kliavkoff jabs Big 12, touts future after USC, UCLA”