The Nittany Lions' 16-game 2022 schedule will feature nine games at Jeffrey Field.
Molly Martin won the award in Massachusetts, while Amelia White earned the distinction in Indiana.
Both new executives, Vinnie James and Adam Miller, previously worked under Patrick Kraft at Boston College and Temple.
With a UFC roster spot possibly at stake, Nickal will fight Zachary Borrego on August 9.
"USC and UCLA are both synonymous with academic and athletics success and will be tremendous additions to our conference."
USC and UCLA will become the Big Ten's 15th and 16th teams beginning in 2024.