According to the search results, the University of Oregon was reported to have joined the Big Ten Conference effective August 2, 2024. However, there are conflicting reports, with some sources stating that Oregon and Washington opted to take partial shares to join the Big Ten, while others report that they are staying in the Pac-12 Conference. The Pac-12 Conference is a collegiate athletic conference that operates in the Western United States, and includes the University of Oregon and Oregon State University among its 12 members.