The Big Ten may not be done adding universities to the conference. In fact, its wish list has reportedly been revealed.
To no surprise, Notre Dame tops the list of universities the Big Ten wants to add. The Fighting Irish are one of the biggest brands in the sport, its university is globally respected and ND football has a rich history.
Besides Notre Dame, which programs does the Big Ten want to add? According to trusted insider Jeff Ermann, the conference is also looking at Oregon, Stanford and North Carolina, in that order.
Washington, meanwhile, may not make the cut.
“I was told this is – or is close to – the Big Ten’s wishlist. But it’s a fluid and very well-guarded process (How was the UCLA/USC news kept silent? Amazing.) So who knows how it’ll develop. 1. Notre Dame 2. Oregon 3. Stanford 4. UNC Source not as confident in UNC as others,” said Ermann.
I was told this is – or is close to – the Big Ten’s wishlist. But it’s a fluid and very well-guarded process (How was the UCLA/USC news kept silent? Amazing.)
So who knows how it’ll develop.
1. Notre Dame
2. Oregon
3. Stanford
4. UNCSource not as confident in UNC as others.
— Jeff Ermann (@Jeff_Ermann) July 4, 2022
We knew about Notre Dame, Oregon and even Stanford. North Carolina isn’t much of a surprise. No Washington, on the other hand, is a major gut-punch for the Pacific Northwest school.
“Rough going for maybe Washington and Cal if there is truth to this,” a fan said.
Rough going for maybe Washington and Cal if there is truth to this. https://t.co/HXLD87aNvZ
— julian chwang (@ChwangJulian) July 4, 2022
“Interesting that Washington is not mentioned here,” another fan wrote.
Interesting that Washington is not mentioned here. https://t.co/kXpCduRrxq
— Auburn Blazer (@AuburnBlazer) July 4, 2022
The Big Ten appears to be on the verge of adding a few more well-respected universities and athletic departments.