Big Ten Adopts New Scheduling Format, Adds USC and UCLA

The Big Ten unveiled its football schedule model for the 2024 and 2025 seasons, scrapping divisions with the addition of USC and UCLA.
The new format features 11 protected rivalries and ensures every team faces each other at least twice in four years.
USC's first Big Ten schedule includes Michigan, Penn State, and Wisconsin while UCLA will face Michigan and Ohio State.
The elimination of divisions opens the possibility of multiple matchups between rivals like Michigan and Ohio State in one season.
The format balances travel needs for a coast to coast conference and sends non-West teams to California only once per season.