Washington is the latest Pac-12 school that has conducted preliminary discussions with the Big Ten about joining the conference, sources told Action Network.
Last week, Action Network reported Oregon had the same discussions with the Big Ten in Chicago.
These meetings did not involve university presidents or Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren, sources said. The meetings were conducted with lawyers and consultants representing the schools and the Big Ten to determine the school's compatibility with the league, sources said.
It is among the first steps a potential new member must take to join the Big Ten, a source said.