Pac-12 commissioner says followers ‘not in favor’ of USC, UCLA transfer

SAN FRANCISCO — USC’s and UCLA’s upcoming transfer to the Large Ten has not been in style with their supporters, based on Pac-12 commissioner George Kliavkoff.

Each USC and UCLA will develop into full members of the Large Ten in 2024 after an offseason transfer that modified the construction of faculty sports activities.

Throughout Pac-12 basketball media day on Wednesday, Kliavkoff stated he is spoken to greater than 100 individuals linked to each packages, together with gamers and coaches, and the consensus has been in opposition to the transfer to the Large Ten.

“I believe saying a whole bunch could be an exaggeration — dozens, greater than 100,” he stated. “And I’ve but to speak to anybody within the UCLA and USC group who’s in favor of the transfer. I’ll say that I in all probability hear from people who will not be in favor, not surprisingly.”

Kliavkoff’s feedback observe his continued promotion of the Pac-12’s future with out USC and UCLA, whereas additionally questioning the collective worth of the change for the Trojans and Bruins.

Final month, he despatched a letter to the College of California system regents that said UCLA’s transfer to the Large Ten would create monetary challenges for the Bruins. He reiterated these claims Wednesday with out offering particular numbers.

In accordance with reviews, UCLA will reap an eight-figure acquire yearly when it joins the Large Ten.

“We consider that between the journey and coaches salaries and a few of the different bills that you just incur whenever you be part of the Large Ten, that the small delta within the [Big Ten] media rights deal will likely be greater than offset and we stand by these numbers,” Kliavkoff stated.