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That's a negotiation ploy IMO. There's been a couple leaks about travel costs concerns. That's just a push by OR/WA to get more money

That's in line with what I was expecting. Big Ten was going to make sure Oregon and Washington were getting a better offer than the Big 12 or PAC could give them. If true, that would be a good deal for Oregon and Washington.

Big 12 is still in a great spot. Arizona, Arizona State and Utah are all good programs and good brands. At some point, the ACC will open up and the Big 12 will continue to have a very competitive league. And honestly, this might be better for the Big 12 in the long term. If they added Oregon...

I think fans would be shocked how supportive Oregon and Washington have been of each other throughout this process. They've been in constant communication and have worked in tandem.

USC isn't an advocate for Oregon or Washington but the Big Ten is moving forward with OR/WA anyways. I think those concerns are being overstated. USC also isn't a voting member of the Big Ten right now

I got some buddies at Oregon State and man, I feel for them. This is devastating for a program that I really thought was on the rise with Jonathan Smith.

Oregon and Washington have nothing to worry about. Big Ten offer is coming and it's going to be a better deal monetarily than they would get anywhere else. This is just a matter of timing.

Remember that USC and UCLA were the exception, not the rule. When the Big Ten has expanded in the past (Nebraska, Rutgers, Maryland) they didn't give those members a full share in year 1. They worked their way up to a full share over 6-7 years. That's definitely going to be the plan that Oregon...

The Big Ten is/has been engaging with their current media partners and others. I'm not sure how much they've been offered to increase the inventory by bringing in OR/WA but I can say for certain that it's not zero. I still have a lot of confidence that OR/WA will get invites and the Big Ten's...

ND always has a path to the Big Ten. If they wanted Stanford as a +1, the Big Ten would do it. I have no idea if that's something ND would want.

That news leak isn't good for Stanford/California.

- I expect Arizona, Arizona State and Utah to join the Big 12 very soon (possibly Friday) - Once that happens, the Big Ten will be on the clock. They're going to add Oregon and Washington. Not sure about Stanford/California. It sounds like the presidents would like to bring them in but there's...

Not hearing this on my end. Ore/WA are on deck.

Woah! Those are things that are usually said behind the scenes not in public...

That part of this story is fascinating. Nobody has explained to me what FSU's strategy is here. But as you alluded, they seem certain that they can leave the ACC. It will be very interesting to see what Florida State does

Oregon and Washington - This is looking good. There would have to be some major reversal for this not to happen. Stanford and California - Possible but not a guarantee. They are not as far along in this process as OR/WA are. Utah - They have been in talks with the Big Ten. Not as serious as...

I'm not sure how they plan on fighting this thing. It's why I didn't originally believe this was a real thing. But there's just too much chatter to ignore now IMO. I don't read the chatter as FSU saying they want either the SEC or the Big Ten. But they're saying the current ACC contract is not...

I keep hearing whispers about Florida State and Clemson...nothing I've been able to substantiate but August could be entertaining.

College football will live on! Regardless of the changes in conferences and the media contracts

I would be surprised if Arizona made a decision tonight. But I do expect a move to the big 12