The Big Ten conference confirmed the additions of the University of Oregon and the University of Washington Friday, starting with the 2024-25 academic year.
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The Big Ten confirmed the additions of Oregon and Washington to the conference Friday, beginning Aug. 2, 2024. of Presidents/Chancellors unanimously voted to add the two schools, bringing the total number of teams in the conference to 18 for the 2024-25 academic year. The Big Ten logo on display on a microphone stand during Big Ten media days July 27, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.University of Oregon
to change the short- and long-term trajectory of our university and athletics department," said Oregon athletic director Rob Mullens. "The stability and exposure of joining the Big Ten is of great benefit to the University of Oregon, and we are grateful to the Big Ten presidents and chancellors for accepting our application to join the conference. We look forward to the opportunity for our student-athletes to compete in this conference, which includes many of the best programs in the nation in every sport."
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