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USC Football Triumphs, Challenges Big Ten's $2.4B Deal

10/16/2025

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The University of Southern California (USC) football team, led by Lincoln Riley, beat Michigan 31-13, improving to 5-1 and re-entering the AP Top 25.
USC and the University of Michigan oppose the Big Ten's proposed $2.4 billion private capital deal with the University of California pension fund.
They cite potential long-term financial implications and the sale of equity in university assets as concerns.

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Story summary

The University of Southern California (USC) football team, led by Lincoln Riley, beat Michigan 31-13, improving to 5-1 and re-entering the AP Top 25.
USC and the University of Michigan oppose the Big Ten's proposed $2.4 billion private capital deal with the University of California pension fund.
They cite potential long-term financial implications and the sale of equity in university assets as concerns.