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The Big Ten Conference was formed in 1896, was known as the Western Conference, and had seven members: University of Chicago
University of Illinois
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
Northwestern University
Purdue University
University of Wisconsin The University of Iowa and Indiana University joined in 1899 and Ohio State University in 1912. The name was changed to Big Nine in 1899. The University of Michigan left the conference in 1907 and played 10 seasons as an independent. When they reentered the Conference in 1917, the name was changed to Big Ten. The University of Chicago left the conference after World War II and was replaced by Michigan State University. Penn State became a member in 1993.
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How big is Ohio stadium parking lot at Ohio State University?
Not very big.
What is the big ten university in Ohio?
Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio
What NCAA conference is Ohio State University in?
The Ohio State University is in the Big 10 Conference.
What about Ohio?
Ohio is a big state, it has a park called CEDAR POINT!
What does the 100 mean on the back of the Ohio state helmet?
The 2012 football season marks The Ohio State University Buckeyes' 100th season of play in the Big Ten Conference. Ohio State joined the former Western Conference during the 1912-13 academic year.
Where's Ohio State University locate in a big city or countryside?
It is in Columbus Ohio and I guess a big city.
Who is the best big ten team?
Ohio state
Which big ten school has the biggest enrollment?
Ohio State
Where are the 2015 big ten wrestling championships?
Ohio State
What is the best team in big ten football?
There isn't one, the Big Ten stinks. Otherwise, if you have to pick one Michigan This year The Big Ten stinks more than usual but I am going with Ohio State because they won the Big Ten last year
What year did Louisville join the big east?
2005.
How big is the state flag of Ohio?
The size of the state flag of Ohio is about the same size as an average flag, which is 6 feet x 4 feet.
