The Big Ten has cleared the way for Oregon and Washington to apply for membership and join the conference, four people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Friday, dealing a crushing blow to the beleaguered Pac-12.
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Photos: Scenes around Wisconsin's football's third day at UW-Platteville
Offensive lineman Michael Furtney (left) and defensive lineman Isaiah Mullens battle during a Wisconsin football practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Defensive end Rodas Johnson competes in a one-on-one pass rushing drill during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Placekicker Nathanial Vakos attempts a field goal early on during the University of Wisconsn's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Inside linebacker Maema Njongmeta participates in individual position work during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Cornerback Ricardo Hallman, center, participates in individual position work during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Transfer cornerback Michael Mack II poses after a rep during an individual position period at the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
True freshman cornerback AJ Tisdell participates in individual position work during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
True freshman cornerback AJ Tisdell participates in individual position work during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Outside lineabcker Kaden Johnson participates in individual position work during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Cornerback Justin Taylor participates in individual position work during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Running back Chez Mellusi participates in individual position work during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
True freshman running back Nate White participates in individual position work during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Quarterback Braedyn Locke throws a pass during the University of Wisconsin's third preseason practice Friday at UW-Platteville.
Badgers quarterback Nick Evers throws a pass under the watchful eye of offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Phil Longo during Friday's third preseason practice at UW-Platteville.
