Big Ten unveils new football schedules and opponents through 2028
- The Big Ten has expanded to 18 teams, including USC, UCLA, Oregon and Washington joining in 2024.
- The conference will eliminate divisions and match the top two teams in the standings for the championship game.
- Schedules will feature 9 conference games using a "Flex Protect" model to ensure teams play twice in 5 years.
- protected annual rivalry games like Michigan-Ohio State will be preserved in the new alignment.
- West Coast trips are guaranteed for Midwest teams, but California schools won't play each other annually.
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