Big Ten Conference confirms additions of Oregon and Washington

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The Big Ten confirmed the additions of Oregon and Washington to the conference Friday, beginning Aug. 2, 2024. 

The Big Ten Council 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.  (Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

"Accepting membership into the Big Ten Conference is a transformational opportunity for the 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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"The Big Ten is a thriving conference with strong athletic and academic traditions, and we are excited and confident about competing at the highest level on a national stage," said University of Washington President Ana Mari Cauce. "My top priority must be to do what is best for our student-athletes and our university, and this move will help ensure a strong future for