The Big Ten conference is looking to make significant changes, proposing a private capital deal for a large investment. The deal will bring in funds for each Big Ten school, but the USC Trojans are one of two programs pushing against the deal.

Bitter rivals need 'unity' for $2.4 billion private equity deal. Michigan has threatened to leave Big Ten if deal goes through. How about Ohio State?

In her latest “State of Troy” update, USC’s athletic director discussed the controversial proposed deal regarding the Big Ten and private equity

USC-Oregon is a pivotal matchup Saturday in Eugene, while Michigan's narrow win over Northwestern last week kept the Wolverines in the playoff conversation. USC's rain-soaked win over Iowa was effectively a playoff elimination game for the Trojans, and similar stakes accompany their Week 13 clash with the Ducks.

The Big Ten, one of the superpowers in college football, may be gearing up for some infighting over a $2.4 billion infusion via private equity.

While the cash infusion has received the bulk of the attention, the aspect of the deal that truly matters is the 10-year extension of the Big Ten’s grant-of-rights, from 2036 to 2046. That change would bind all 18 schools together and prevent the blue bloods from leaving everyone behind.

Here's a look at scenarios and tiebreakers needed for Ohio State, Indiana, Oregon, USC and Michigan to make the Big Ten championship game

UC Investments, which is working on a $2.4 billion deal with the Big Ten, says it wants unity from the conference's 18 members

EUGENE - One victory stands between No. 7 Oregon and an assured berth in the College Football Playoff. The Ducks defeated No. 15 USC 42-27 on Saturday in front of 59,588 at Autzen Stadium, putting forth arguably their most complete offensive performance,