College Football World Reacts to Oregon, Washington’s Decisions to Leave Pac-12

Oregon and Washington’s decision to reportedly move from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten on Friday caused a wave of reactions from the college football world. In one move, those two schools appeared to all but end the future of the Pac-12, as it seems that schools in the conference are looking to defect instead of staying together.

Once the news broke, fans and analysts took to social media to express a wide range of emotions, whether it be joking or discussing the current state of the industry. That resulted in a flurry of takes about Oregon and Washington, the Pac-12, the Big Ten and college football in general.

There is still a lot for schools to sort out, as others like Arizona and Arizona State could be headed to the Big 12, while California and Stanford are among those remaining in the Pac-12. Still, it is hard not to acknowledge how these defections from the Pac-12 seem to mark a shift in the future of college football.