1896 add:
University of Chicago
Illinois
Michigan
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Purdue
Northwestern
1899 add:
Iowa
Indiana
1912 add:
Ohio State
1946 remove:
University of Chicago
1949 add:
Michigan State
-- with the addition of Michigan State, this brought the conference to 10 schools, which stuck for 41 years
1990 add:
Penn State
2011 add:
Nebraska
2014 add:
Maryland
Rutgers
So, the Big Ten is currently 10+4 and will soon be 10+6 -- spreading from coast-to-coast across the USA.
It's crazy. And makes no sense, except from a $$$$$$ standpoint -- which is unfortunately what's controlling college sports these days. Heck, even collegiate athletes can whore themselves out to the highest bidding sponsor. Uggh.
Will they even stick with the name "Big Ten"? Or, will they retire that name in favor of something new?
My guess is they'll keep it for history's/tradition sake.
Grace & Peace & Love to you all -
Matt