Fans of UCLA and USC football had a bombshell dropped on them on Twitter today. Jon Wilner of the Mercury News announced on his Twitter account that both teams would be leaving the conference. This is an important piece of Pac-12 news.
Source: USC and UCLA are planning to leave for the Big Ten as early as 2024. Move *has not been finalized* at the highest levels of power.
— Jon Wilner (@wilnerhotline) June 30, 2022
Pac-12 News: What does the future hold?
Most fans have varying opinions on this move, something that’s going to drastically change the landscape of college football. Some see this as just another move motivated by money. On the other hand, whether you’re a hardcore fan or just a casual, the potential matchups for these teams in the coming years are noteworthy.
Wilner, for his part, mentioned that all of this could take place as early as 2024. But it should be noted that he added a disclaimer that nothing has been finalized by power brokers at the top of college football. Regardless, let’s take a look at some fan reactions from both sides of the spectrum to this bit of Pac-12 news.
Can we cut Rutgers and Maryland?
— Who Dey! (@Apex_1989) June 30, 2022
We gone see what USC and UCLA about when they have to play in the cold/snow.
— No Chill Manny (@everyoneh8Manny) June 30, 2022
I can see SC, but UCLA is a mid tier pac12 program. Surprised the BIG allowed this
— J (@Jlaura_3) June 30, 2022
Wow! That’s a Game changer! ðŸˆðŸ“º
— Tim Brando (@TimBrando) June 30, 2022
Lincoln Riley: I’m so looking forward to playing football games in sunny climes on the West Coast and…oh no!
— Mark R. Yzaguirre (@markyzaguirre) June 30, 2022
Can we cut Rutgers and Maryland?
— Who Dey! (@Apex_1989) June 30, 2022
What are your thoughts on all of this? Good or bad for college football? What matchup would you be looking forward to in all of this?
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