[OutsiderFan]

This is bylined 17 hours ago, so it might be outdated already, but here it is anyway:
https://www.on3.com/news/dan-wetzel-big-...nted-rate/

Dan Wetzel sez:

Factors like geography, local demography and, certainly, academic prowess are factoring in to these decisions that, in the end, reach further than athletics. It’s why the Big Ten Conference would likely prefer to scoop up Stanford and Cal — along with Oregon and Washington — as opposed to Florida State and Clemson.

[OutsiderFan]

This is bylined 17 hours ago, so it might be outdated already, but here it is anyway:
https://www.on3.com/news/dan-wetzel-big-...nted-rate/

Dan Wetzel sez:

Factors like geography, local demography and, certainly, academic prowess are factoring in to these decisions that, in the end, reach further than athletics. It’s why the Big Ten Conference would likely prefer to scoop up Stanford and Cal — along with Oregon and Washington — as opposed to Florida State and Clemson.