Wolverine TV podcast: What's next for Big Ten expansion? Plus, drafting schools to join the conference
TheWolverine.com‘s Clayton Sayfie and Anthony Broome break down the latest surrounding Big Ten expansion and implications on the Michigan Wolverines. Then, they draft schools they’d like to see join the conference.
Multiple reports indicate that the Big Ten is waiting on a decision from Notre Dame, which is independent in football and an ACC member in most other sports. That could be the first domino to fall. We discuss who could be next to join after a potential Notre Dame addition and more.
Sayfie’s picks for Big Ten expansion: Stanford, Virginia, Arizona and Iowa State.
Broome’s picks to join Michigan in the Big Ten: Notre Dame, Washington, North Carolina and Oregon.
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U-M statement on Big Ten expansion
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel and interim president Mary Sue Coleman released a joint statement on Friday welcoming the two schools to the conference. They also vow that Michigan will be involved in the conversations about the logistics of the transition.
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“On Thursday (June 30), the Big Ten Conference unanimously voted to accept the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of Southern California as full members in all sponsored sports effective August, 2024,” the statement read. “We are pleased to confirm this decision and extend a warm welcome to our newest members, both of which are renowned research universities, members of the Association of American Universities and championship-level athletic departments.
“In the coming days and months, and ahead of UCLA and USC officially starting Big Ten Conference competition, there will be many logistical questions and considerations for the membership to carefully consider. We will be inclusive and thoughtful in the many important aspects of our new conference makeup with a full commitment to a positive student-athlete experience and fiscal sustainability to support our mission.
“In the midst of a changing college sports landscape, we hope that you will join us in welcoming the Bruins and Trojans to the B1G family.“
