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LOS ANGELES, CA (SNN-TV) – USC and UCLA, two of the Pac-12’s flagship programs, are leaving the conference for the Big Ten in 2024.

The two schools have let the Pac-12 know their intentions to leave, and have formally applied to the Big Ten.

The Midwestern migration will include all sports except beach volleyball, men’s volleyball and men’s and women’s water polo.

The Big Ten is currently negotiating its next media rights deal and is expected to be able to fetch upwards of $1B per year.