Despite the loss of major star power, the Bearcats are still the plurality favorite. The Pac-12 is desirable because ESPN would not otherwise have any games in the valuable "fourth window" -- after 10 p.m. 3. This is why this one feels manufactured for reactions, but conference realignment rumors are no longer considered impossibilities in this evolving era of college sports. WebYet Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco has made realignment difficult. The following teams are moving from the FCS to the FBS level: In 2022, James Madison will officially leave for the FBS, joining the Sun Belt. But I dont know that thats in our best interest at this very moment., Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Kansas St. Oklahoma St. TCU Texas Tech Baylor But it didnt play out that way. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NCAA or its member institutions. Boise State: 4.4 percent 5. 3. 13, 2022 The latest round of conference realignment appears paused. Where would you rank the MAC among the G5 leagues? 5. 14.3 percent Readers appreciate the regionality of the league but disagree on the midweek games. Could Big Ten reach out to more Pac-12 teams in expansion? 20 college football teams we aren't sold on in 2023, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Mizzou shocks Tennessee, Alabama downs Auburn and more, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: Alabama stays unbeaten in SEC play, Tennessee outlasts Auburn and more, SEC Basketball Power Rankings: A new top team emerges, Alabama loses in blowout fashion, Mizzou lights it up again. 16.9 percent picked 2. That said, the conference also suffered a bit from a cyclical football situation; if this same realignment had occurred in 2016 or 2017, it probably is in a better position than the Sun Belt., Wish they wouldve added Missouri State and Tarleton State. Who exactly was saying the Big 12 is courting Minnesota is unknown. 8.8 percent (Not happy) Theres a near 50-50 split on expansion. 3. However, the Missouri Valley doesn't sponsor football. Lets make fun of weird rumors. 8.9 percent (Worst league), Northern Illinois: 19.8 percent 21 percent Austin Peay leaves the OVC for a revamped ASUN in 2022. All realignment news is updated as of Oct. 14, 2022. Additionally, he covered the 2021 Celebration Bowl. Everyone else below 2 percent. How happy are you with the MACs TV situation? 0 percent (Very happy), 1. There has been a slight uptick in approval for the MAC, despite the lack of movement last year 33.8 percent rated the leagues membership as a 5, up from 21.7 percent last year. 5.7 percent So we know who's out, but here's who's joining the FCS. But this is only the beginning, with many more moves to Most reader comments expressed dread and criticized conference leadership but also didnt have many fixes. 4.1 percent (Not happy) Last fall it was largely Group of Five conferences that saw the shakeup, as the American Athletic, Sun Belt and Conference USA all lost and/or added teams, following Oklahoma and Texas announced departure from the Big 12. All realignment news is updated as of Oct. 14, 2022. No Power wants it but no one will be able to get rid of it., Hate, hate, hate Tuesday and Wednesday games., I rated the MAC the second worst conference in the Group of 5 in terms of football performance. 20.4 percent (Very happy). Hampton departs its former conference for the CAA in 2022. How would you rate commissioner Jon Steinbrechers performance? WKU: 14.1 percent It's simple, free and connects you to other South Florida Bulls fans! 230 posts. All others receivedless than 1 percent each. 4. Four schools that would make sense in the Big 12 from the Pac-12 would include Arizona, Arizona State, Utah, and Colorado, a school that left the Big 12 for the Pac-10 when the conference expanded to 12 members. 34.2 percent However, that advantage would crumble should they suffer any other defections (so really a very tenuous advantage given how precarious things are). The Virginia-based HBCU now has a regional conference rival, with William & Mary only minutes away in the 757. So we will have ultimately have A&P Supermarkets and A&P conference, idea -- anotherdamnyankeehokie 02/17/2023 07:31AM. Some of our institutions had an opportunity to leave a year ago and join the American and opted to stay, and I think that was a smart move. What should we call FBS teams and conferences outside the P5? Here are Jon Wilner's predictions for the conference's survival odds, media partner and more. 8.4 percent Georgia Southern: 2.8 percent Perhaps thats why 65 percent dont want a G5 superconference, because it might not make a difference. Minnesota has no real connection to any existing or incoming Big 12 member. And the conference boasts strong programs in soccer, lacrosse, fencing, volleyball, and other sports, providing the athletic versatility that Notre Dame would require if they join the parade of conference realignment. UMass I think would be solid in all sports but football, but I think that wouldve already happened if it was going to., Potential for a great basketball league., League needs a new commissioner and a rebrand., C-USA did the best it could on expansion with the hand it was dealt. No question. 2021 Final Four team Houston joins the conference next year, and TCU is a preseason top-15 team. He previously was managing editor of CoachingSearch.com. 4.5 percent 7.3 percent There would simply be no upside for Minnesota joining the Big Ten unless the goal is simply to get away from Big Ten hockey. Memphis: 1.9 percent Thats down to 38.4 percent his year, and votes for 3 improved by 10 percentage points. 4. For one, the Big 10 plays a nine-game conference schedule. 5. The football program has since posted just one winning season (16). Jul 23 2021. 3.2 percent 2. Instead many Missouri Valley programs compete in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, a separate entity.. The decision to join in 2022 came on July 11, 2022, about a month and a half before the 2022 FCS season is set to begin. Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. The Trojans and Bruins joining the B1G in a couple years is why the Big Tens new media deal is unbelievably big. Most of the national discourse surrounding conference expansion and realignment this summer has focused of the Power Five conferences, after USC and UCLA elected to leave the Pac-12 for the Big Ten. The two conferences will play schedules and championships among their own members. time and risk move in lockstep in the realignment game. While the remaining Pac-12 members ponder their next broadcast rights deal, the network presses on with more questions than ever. 16.3 percent. 1. 1. Without the Big Ten contract, ESPN theoretically has money to spend elsewhere and programming slots to fill. 47.9 percent 2 to add members. During the last round of Big 12 expansion, Colorado State was a name that consistently came up. The ASUN and WAC renewed their football alliance for the 2022 season. Even without serious competition from other linear networks, ESPN could be incentivized to offer a contract that helps keep the Pac-12 intact. Post-realignment, thats down to just 19.4 percent. Conference realignment "Rumors" "tweets" "etc" USF Bulls fans join us at The Bulls Pen. The tight geographical and regional fit should be celebrated., Midweek games need to go away if the conference remains FBS. San Diego State: 4.4 percent We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. 41.2 percent 32.2 percent 1. They brought in fan bases that will show up for games regardless of performance, teams that provide quality football, and kept it regional, allowing for easier travel approaches., I wish every conference thought like the Sun Belt., Divisions are going to hurt this conference in the immediate future simply because the East is significantly better than the West. Now the Cougars are the clear No. The WAC is revitalized and Southern Utah will join the conference in 2022. The MAC looked at several options, most notably WKU and Middle Tennessee. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Yes, Stony Brook was already a member of the CAA for football. ", More:Ranking Big 12 expansion candidates: Best fits to join conference amid college realignment. East Carolina Enrollment: 28,962 Alumni Base: 190,916 Media Market: 102 US News & World Report Latest Ranking: 213 AAU Member: No Tier 1 Research: No, Tier 2 Stadium Size: Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, 51,000 Pros: Interesting TV market that increases the non-ACC footprint. When we realize that she immediately shot down talk of Pac-12 expansion last summer, it becomes easier to see that she had her eyes on the Big Ten for quite some time. Navy: 0.3 percent He has covered numerous NCAA championship events, including the FCS Championship, DI Track & Field Championships and Men's Frozen Four. 39.3 percent If item No. Aug 4, 2022 Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Here we go again. Depends on the school: 40.8 percent How confident are you that college football is heading to one or two superconferences? ESPN's Pete Thamel reported on April 27 that current NEC member Mount Saint Mary's would depart for the MAAC in 2022-23, bringing the conference back to 11 These numbers are similar to last year, shortly after the transfer rules went into effect. The Athletic has published a Group of 5 fan survey for three years now, and the results of all three have produced a different theme from readers. They'll head to the ASUN in 2022, with Kennesaw State taking the 2021 Big South title with it. How would you rate commissioner Keith Gills performance? At the very least, it has about a 1% chance of ever happening. 13.1 percent The Big Ten and the SEC are already destined and in position to form their mega-conference, everyone else is playing catch-up. Follow on, with Action Networks Brett McMurphy reporting, Mel Kiper Jr. analyzes historic nature of Bryce Young going No. Bet you never saw that one coming, did you? 3.6 percent (Not happy) 40.5 percent Two years ago, it was frustration over a lack of College Football Playoff access and being looked down upon. 2. 2. ", More:Pac-12 Conference, leadership slammed amid USC, UCLA Big Ten negotiations news. C-USA TV situation is obviously garbage because each week you dont know if youre on Facebook or a network or another app. Northern Illinois, last years MAC champion and this years favorite, got 3 percent of the vote a year ago. The Sun Belt, far and away, now has the strongest approval rating among its fans. 3 to merge (with another conference), Thompson said in video captured by @KHONnews. Where could Penn State be heading? With many of the things (that happen), we will have to be reactionary. ", More:Pac-12 conference realignment: ASU's Michael Crow, Arizona's Robert C. Robbins could be key. When MTSU opted to stay in C-USA, the MAC passed on WKU. Both the Pac-12 and the Big 12 are for now mostly focused on trying from an optics standpoint to seem like the more stable conference capable of absorbing the remains of the other conference. 33.8 percent (Very happy). All others receivedless than 1 percent each. Conference realignment rumors have consumed college football fans over the last two weeks. For its part, the Pac-12 can provide evening kickoff slots, as late as 10:30 p.m. How would you rate commissioner Craig Thompsons performance? Odds for Arizona, Arizona State to stay in Pac-12, Pac-12 has been 'fractured' by Big Ten, Big 12 conference realignment, expansion chatter, Pac-12 Conference, leadership slammed amid USC, UCLA Big Ten negotiations news, Pac-12 has package of undervalued inventory, Late games valuable to Pac-12 going forward, San Diego State a coveted school in conference realignment, Long-haul stability of Pac-12 must be considered. WebInicio; Servicios. We had several talks at the board level, had a consultant of media partners and gave it a good look way back when. Or No. time and risk move in lockstep in the realignment game. 2. Louisiana: 7.9 percent More: 24.7 percent Try a week on us. Please check your email for a confirmation. But most of the new AAC members either dont have a long football history or dont have a good recent one so itll be interesting to say the least., The AAC has absolutely stranded Temple. Do they go to the Big 12 or do they stay in the Pac-12? In 2023, both Sam Houston and Jacksonville State will be FBS programs. We believe Arizona, ASU, Colorado and Utah would prefer to remain in the Pac-12, and theres no indication that either league has a significant advantage in future revenue. At some point when the bleeding is actually over, they too will have to figure out their television futures. Rumors swirled that, to keep up with the SEC, the Big 10 and PAC-12 would try to act like vultures and take what they wanted Stan graduated from Carnegie Mellon University, earning a degree in Professional Writing and playing football as a five-year letterman. 1. Filed under: Conference Realignment Doesnt Care About Your Feelings. 16 percent 2022. Aug 10, 2022 2:33 AM EDT Original: Jul 30, 2022 Home Cougs Daily Football Last month, USC and UCLA left for the Big Ten sending a shockwave across the college 4. I look at Arizona and Arizona State. How happy are you with the Sun Belts new membership? Sports Illustrated's Kevin Borba included San Diego State SMU, UNLV, Fresno State, Boise State and Houston on his list. Unsurprisingly, G5 fans see NIL widening the gap between the P5 and the G5. Houston would be a first-rate addition, depending on availability. Temple: 0.3 percent 2. 2023 www.azcentral.com. UTSA:2.7 percent 4. On the surface, this is a rumor that probably deserves very little credit. The move becomes official July 1, 2023 and will bring the CAA to 14 member schools and 15 football schools. Tiebreaker formulas are to be set by each conference and may include use of the ASUN-WAC Power Ranking after the conclusion of regular season play. 68.1 percent (Best league) 33.9 percent Let's take a look at the top HBCU prospects in the 2023 cycle. I hate opening up this can of worms. 4. Ideally, the Big Ten negotiations would have left behind a second interested party. More:Pac-12 has been 'fractured' by Big Ten, Big 12 conference realignment, expansion chatter, Andrew Marchand of the New York Post said: "Will there be more teams and universities that change conferences? Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisVannini, Cincinnati became the first Group of 5 team to make the Playoff. John Buhler. The Pac-12 just now emerged from their exclusive negotiating window with ESPNwith no new deal. Web2.1 20222023. Two people familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the Big Ten was looking for a seven-year deal worth $380 million per year from ESPN, and the network declined. SMU: 5.1 percent Instead, we opted to expand the Mountain West Conference and Conference USA expanded their membership. How happy are you with the Sun Belts TV situation? I think that will shift things. Dont like it: 13.8 percent Less: 37.6 percent 1. 6.8 percent It does mean more money in the coffers, but in a context of reduced losses, not outright gains. Big Ten's TV deal not entirely optimal for Pac-12 Conference, What the Pac-12 should do to maximize TV value, ESPN faces 'strategic calculation' with Pac-12, Big 12, ESPN out of Big Ten TV rights could be very good news for Pac-12, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Wont be surprised if the conference stops the practice of splitting those postseason windfalls evenly among members and gives the bulk of the payout to the programs that earn it. College Football Conference Realignment Rumors and SEC Expansion News. Nearly 80 percent of respondents believe were heading toward a consolidation of conferences at some point. All rights reserved. Some rumors exist that Rice and SMU, former Southwest Conference members own the name Southwest Conference. College football realignment and conference expansion are back in the news, as UCLA and USC have officially joined the Big Ten. No difference: 9.1 percent. 33.1 percent East Carolina Enrollment: 28,962 Alumni Base: 190,916 Media Market: 102 US News & World Report Latest Ranking: 213 AAU Member: No Tier 1 Research: No, Tier 2 Stadium Size: Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium, 51,000 Pros: Interesting TV market that increases the non-ACC footprint. 211 posts. 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