What happened to the Pac-12? Why Washington, others are joining Big Ten
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The Pac-12 as we know it is effectively already over, but Washington will represent the conference for the final time in the CFP championship game.
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Pac-12 rumors around Oregon, Washington football's exit to Big Ten
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5 universities announce departure from Pac-12 Conference on Friday
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WSU, OSU now have full control over Pac-12 after state Supreme
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Oregon and Washington join Big Ten, putting Pac-12 in peril - Los
Big Ten expansion speculation: Oregon, Washington to leave Pac-12?
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Washington and Oregon to join Big Ten Conference in 2024
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All hell broke loose': The chaotic final days that shook the Pac
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Oregon State, Washington State, Mountain West agree to 6-game
Big Ten grabs Oregon, Washington; Big 12 completes Pac-12 raid
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University of Washington Will Join The Big Ten Conference In 2024
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Kevin Skiver The Tennessean
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Oregon And Washington Officially Joining Big 10, Moves Likely A
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