Oregon has initiated preliminary discussions with the Big Ten to determine if the institution is a fit with the conference, according to Brett McMurphy. This comes after the Big Ten already destabilized the Pac-12 by taking USC and UCLA this summer. With the backing of Nike founder Phil Knight, Oregon is seen as the best remaining institution of the Pac-12.
Oregon Reportedly Initiates ‘Preliminary Discussions’ with Big Ten; What that Could Mean for Big 12
Could the Pac-12 survive if Oregon left for the Big Ten?
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