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. In early July, during an interview on KOA 850 AM and 94.1 FM, Thompson expressed optimism about the current standing of the MW, and speculated that there picked up in worst trade of 2022 The Big Ten is eyeing two Florida-based schools for the latest round of conference realignment that the SEC has been after Mandatory Credit: Tallahassee Democrat Group of 5: 49.1 percent Sign In; or; Jul 1 2022. How happy are you with the Mountain Wests TV situation? Follow him on Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff. However, that advantage would crumble should they suffer any other defections (so really a very tenuous advantage given how precarious things are). Boise State: 15.9 percent How happy are you with the Mountain Wests current membership? The fallout could be good news for the Pac-12, which remains in negotiations with the network giant, as well as its other media partners on new media rights agreements. 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. After joining the Big South in 2021, the Aggies are leaving for the CAA. Larry Scott was supposed to be different, but its striking how similar to Hansen he became. (Fans of future members only), 1. As it turns out that isnt for a lack of trying, just not on the Mountain Wests part. 23.6 percent 3. LEGAL INNOVATION | Tu Agente Digitalizador; LEGAL3 | Gestin Definitiva de Despachos; LEGAL GOV | Gestin Avanzada Sector Pblico 12.7 percent Arizona is at -400 to stay in the conference, while Arizona State is at -550. 14.7 percent The MAC looked at several options, most notably WKU and Middle Tennessee. July 5, 2022. What it means: If the Big Ten is able to pick off two more schools, keeping the Olympic sports in the league seems much more likely. How happy are you with C-USAs TV situation? Instead, we opted to expand the Mountain West Conference and Conference USA expanded their membership. Conference realignment rumors have consumed college football fans over the last two weeks. 5. 2. 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. It had the SEC first, Big Ten second, ACC third and Big 12 fourth. 4. 8.1 percent 3. ", More:ASU football investigation: Michael Crow says NCAA hasn't finished interviewing coaches, The Deseret News' Dick Harmon writes: "Utahs loyalty to the Pac-12 could end up being companions to San Diego State, Colorado State and Boise State, a team the Utes have avoided playing since losing to it in the 2010 Las Vegas Bowl. In other words: As the Pac-12 negotiates its new media contracts, it will include a huge package of undervalued football inventory. The Big Ten and the SEC are already destined and in position to form their mega-conference, everyone else is playing catch-up. 1. 5. So what we are left with is no longer a P5 and Group of Others system. (Daniel Dunn / USA Today), Northern Illinois beat Kent State for the MAC title last fall. 5. 73 percent (Very happy). 5. Most reader comments expressed dread and criticized conference leadership but also didnt have many fixes. You can follow him on Twitter @stan_becton. A year ago, 19.2 percent of Sun Belt fans rated the leagues membership as a 5. Don't expect FSU and Clemson to add to conference realignment unless they clear some financial hurdles. 27 percent 2. We mention the Big 12 piece because of the strategic calculation facing ESPN. 5. 2022. 247Sports shared way-too-early spring football bowl projections. Please check your email for a confirmation. 2022. Here are Jon Wilner's predictions for the conference's survival odds, media partner and more. He is the news editor at Saturday Down South and across all Saturday Football brands. 1. The Pac-12 is desirable because ESPN would not otherwise have any games in the valuable "fourth window" -- after 10 p.m. 4. Its great to see that number growing. The league is losing Cincinnati, Houston and UCF and adding Charlotte, FAU, North Texas Rice, UAB and UTSA. In November of 2021, UIW accepted a July 1, 2022 invitation to join the WAC. There would simply be no upside for Minnesota joining the Big Ten unless the goal is simply to get away from Big Ten hockey. However, the conference did see Bethune-Cookman and Florida A&M leave in 2021, leaving the conference with six teams. Fresno State: 1.3 percent Where would you rank the MAC among the G5 leagues? Popular Posts. 13, 2022 The latest round of conference realignment appears paused. Wyoming: 4.5 percent Non-autonomous 5: 5 percent. 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? The association between the two conference has an initial term of at least four years, going through the 2026 season. Its like the ACC of the West., If the Pac-12 disbanded, the MWC should push for Washington State and Oregon State to join. Like VCU, Wichita States dissimilarity to existing Big East members would also give university commissioners pause. I think they are kind of the kingpins right now. 4. I look at Arizona and Arizona State. Conference realignment is always very interesting and it can be fun to speculate and wonder what is next. The Sun Belt won the most recent round of realignment. No question. 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. 2.3 20202021. The options would be, No. But she was basically only brought in to help CUSA get better at basketball, and shes definitely done that. June 30, 2022. 4. Here's some of the recent moves announced: The Southland and OVC announced a scheduling alliance for non-conference games in 2022 and 2023, but that alliance does not have playoff implications. No opinion/no change: 21.7 percent, Helped G5: 3.8 percent 3.1 percent (Worse league). Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. 33.9 percent 3.6 percent (Not happy) Each conference is eying the other's schools in what could become the next big realignment story. AAC fans opinions have changed quite a bit since last year, and its not hard to see why. Kent State: 5.2 percent The "Pac-12 After Dark" tag has been ridiculed by some, but it would be valuable to ESPN. It has an ironclad geographic identity. 3. If the conference holds together, theres a reasonable chance it expands to 12 teams. More:Are Pac-12 schools ASU, Arizona a package deal in college conference realignment? In 2022, the Big South will have six teams thanks to Bryant's addition, just enough for an auto-bid. 0.2 percent Instead many Missouri Valley programs compete in the Missouri Valley Football Conference, a separate entity.. For now. Could March Madness get Utah Valley coach Mark Madsen dancing again. The Big Ten is at the forefront of many of those 2022 CFN Memphis Preview 5. Check out the latest updates, speculation, rumors, chatter and reports surround the future of the conference. Ball State: 2.9 percent WebConference realignment rumors are still hot even with Week 1 of the 2022 college football season starting on Thursday night. If the regular season champion is a reclassifying team, the conference shall nominate the team finishing highest in the regular season standings that is eligible for an FCS AQ. At this point, the challenge for commissioner George Kliavkoff is crafting a contract that provides flexibility for Washington, Oregon and Stanford and security for the others.". 2. P.J. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). picked Ten years later, DirecTV still doesnt carry the networks though it turns out the leagues own presidents once turned down that opportunity. Well, McMurphy says the Big 12 would target 4 additional schools from the Pac-12 to join its conference: If those Pac-12 schools leave for the Big Ten, the Big 12 has targeted Arizona, Utah, Arizona State and Colorado as potential members, sources said. 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. The loss of Austin Peay and Murray State will drop the OVC to six teams in the future UT Martin, Southeast Missouri State, Tennessee State, Tennessee Tech and Eastern Illinois are the holdovers, while FCS newcomer Lindenwood joins. ", Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News wrote: "Were the calculation entirely about annual revenue, survival would be a substantial favorite. 33.8 percent (Very happy). 4.1 percent (Not happy) Appalachian State: 5.4 percent Following the news that USC and UCLA will join the Big Ten in 2024, speculation abounded that the SEC could look to expand again, beyond just adding Oklahoma and Texas in 2025. Multiple ACC teams have been floated as possible adds by the conference think Clemson, Florida State, Miami, North Carolina and Virginia as well as a few Pac-12 schools. ET inventory with little, if any competition at that hour.". It all makes for an exciting future in the sport. Of course, the Pac-12 could also seek expansion itself, in order to try to keep the aforementioned schools (other than USC and UCLA) from leaving. 68.1 percent (Best league) Follow on, with Action Networks Brett McMurphy reporting, Mel Kiper Jr. analyzes historic nature of Bryce Young going No. 2.2 percent Should the Mountain West have expanded last year? 5. Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News wrote: "By placing 400-something football games on the Pac-12 Networks over 12 years, instead of on ESPN and Fox, the conference has lost more than half a billion dollars over the contract cycle. Much as USC and UCLA were connected, so are the Arizona schools. LEGAL INNOVATION | Tu Agente Digitalizador; LEGAL3 | Gestin Definitiva de Despachos; LEGAL GOV | Gestin Avanzada Sector Pblico The football program has since posted just one winning season (16). Where the ACC and SEC stand on conference realignment, Partnership between the Pac-12 and Big 12 is reportedly dead, Sam Merrill will reportedly be back in the NBA, Blake Anderson encourages people who are hurting to seek help on anniversary of sons death, College football games need to take less time but not as a result of fewer plays, Blake Anderson adds familiar face as Utah States new defensive coordinator, Heres the postseason outlook for Utah college basketball teams as the regular season wraps up. 2. 4.1 percent This is going to be a very fun basketball and baseball league, but obviously much worse at football. Now the Cougars are the clear No. 1. 4. But Minnesota joining a Big 12 conference that may or may not sustain itself when staying in the financially stabilized Big Ten for years to come seems like an easy decision even if Minnesota did have to think about it for a moment. The 2021 & 2022 National Champion Georgia Bulldogs!!! WKU: 14.1 percent Thats anything but an overwhelming favorite. While the Big Ten has no signs of making any conference realignment changes anytime soon, there will be a good amount of changes going down a year from now. But the long-haul stability issue certainly must be considered. Georgia State: 2.5 percent 1 post-realignment. That leaves open the potential for Fox to go all-in with the Big 12 when negotiations begin in two years and effectively lock ESPN out of college football in the western half of the country. Together, the conferences will have eight playoff-eligible teams in 2022, nine in 2023 and 10 playoff-eligible teams in 2024. So, has any of this changed with yesterdays news? 2.2 20212022. ", Pac-12 Insider John Canzano wrote: "I think the Pac-12 is exploring an incentivized payout structure for the programs that qualify for the NCAA Tournament and College Football Playoff. The one positive Ill say is that it isnt locked into a 300-year contract like everyone else. 4. The former DII power won the DII title in 2017. Well see what happens in the coming weeks and months (and possibly years), but it seems the conference realignment situation is far from being fully resolved. Temple: 0.3 percent Its not about the money as much anymore because everyone realizes the money will never match the Power 5. 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 Notably, the transfer results here differ from the NIL results, with more believing theres a benefit for the G5. 47.9 percent 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. Without a Big Ten deal, ESPN has theoretically freed up money to spend as both conferences are currently in flux. 5. Perhaps thats why 65 percent dont want a G5 superconference, because it might not make a difference. The Pac-12 just now emerged from their exclusive negotiating window with ESPNwith no new deal. Chris Vannini covers the Group of 5 conferences, college football coaching and national college football for The Athletic. In 2022, Sam Houston and Jacksonville State will begin their FBS transition and are ineligible for postseason play, but will remain in the WAC and ASUN conferences, respectively.. 32.9 percent 1. Either the Big 12 is getting really desperate or somebody is fabricating a conference realignment rumor to draw attention. Popular Posts. 4. My pitch to reframe this group as mid-majors has more support than last year (18.3 percent). Spoiler alert: Sun Belt fans are very, very happy. These numbers are similar to last year, shortly after the transfer rules went into effect. 34.4 percent But I dont know that thats in our best interest at this very moment., Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. He has covered numerous NCAA championship events, including the FCS Championship, DI Track & Field Championships and Men's Frozen Four. 34.7 percent 2023 www.azcentral.com. At the very least, it has about a 1% chance of ever happening. 2. San Diego State: 4.4 percent Cincinnati received more than 50 percent of the vote last year and went on to reach the CFP. What the rumor chatter has been, these will be the new members to each respective conference. Some rumors exist that Rice and SMU, former Southwest Conference members own the name Southwest Conference. (Stephen Lew / USA Today). Thats down to just 3.8 percent one year after the rules went into effect. The financial impact of USC leaving the PAC-12 is also a huge win for the Big Ten. 9.8 percent (Poor job) 2. Think both would fill our conference nicely. North Carolina A&T was a power in the all-HBCU conference MEAC before struggling in a 5-6 2021 season. 18.4 percent (Very happy). 2022 CFN Memphis Preview 5. (Jerome Miron / USA Today), Houston is entering its last AAC season before joining the Big 12. The Big 12 adding Minnesota doesnt even really make a whole lot of sense either. With conference realignment, a hot-button issue, the rumors that came out on Thursday, June 30th have fanned the flame even further. Coastal Carolina: 3 percent Other submitted answers included Best of the rest, college football teams, The Leftovers, Real college football teams, Group of Fun, FBS-2, Endangered Species, Screwed, Power 6 Baby, Non-sellouts, Fun Belt & Friends and Ocean 16. Direccin: Calzada de Guadalupe No. Membership approval and feelings on Thompson improved slightly. 27.6 percent What should we call FBS teams and conferences outside the P5? USF: 0.4 percent Fresno State: 14.3 percent How would you rate commissioner Craig Thompsons performance? 31.5 percent This thought didnt just pop out of nowhere. time and risk move in lockstep in the realignment game. All others receivedless than 1 percent each. Conference realignment rumors are still hot even with Week 1 of the 2022 college football season starting on Thursday night. The Pac-12 can claw back millions of dollars it was losing due to Pac-12 Network. ", More:Pac-12 conference realignment: ASU's Michael Crow, Arizona's Robert C. Robbins could be key. Once upon a time, there was hope and optimism for the AAC in conference realignment. 13.6 percent (Great job). 6.7 percent (Poor job) Support local journalism: Subscribe toazcentral.comtoday. ", More:Pac-12 Conference, leadership slammed amid USC, UCLA Big Ten negotiations news. WebJust go ahead and get this done, the A2PC (Atlantic 2 Pacific Conference) -- hoodat 02/16/2023 12:18PM. This year? The automatic bid determining formula can be found below. 3. Utah State: 11.3 percent We address conference realignment rumors; name, image, and likeness rules; and the Pac-12s new TV deal with University of Colorado Boulder athletic director Rick ", More:Ranking Big 12 expansion candidates: Best fits to join conference amid college realignment. (JMU not eligible), Appalachian State: 49.3 percent ", Matt Zemek of Trojans Wire wrote: "The Pac-12, Big 12, and ACC have to find ways of being relevant within that structure when it becomes a regular part of the college football media landscape. MWC fans feel good about the future. 13.4 percent Everyone likes to dunk on Judy, and usually for good reason. Last year, 63 percent of respondents rated the leagues membership as a 4 or 5. Moving from the FCS The following teams are moving from the FCS to the FBS level: In 2022, James Madison ", Trojan Wire's Matt Zemek wrote: "San Diego State has become such a hot and central topic in the midst of the Pac-12-Big 12 firefight because it represents an available way for both the Pac-12 and Big 12 to plant a flag in Los Angeles with USC and UCLA heading to the Big Ten. Follow Kevin McGuire on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Now granted, there aren't any teams out there that will bring the value and prestige that the conference lost with USC and UCLA, but more teams equates to more markets, which equals more money. 38.4 percent (Poor job) 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. 28.6 percent The two conferences will share one bid among the two conferences. Penn State womens basketball wins first Big Ten tournament game since 2018. 33.7 percent However, that number drops to four teams in 2023 when North Carolina A&T and Campbell depart only Bryant, Robert Morris, Charleston Southern, and Gardner-Webb remain.. Negative: 43.5 percent Published Feb. 21. As noted above, one of the Pac-12s chief selling points is the ability to provide inventory for the late TV broadcast windows on both Friday and Saturday. 5. I thought that the league should have pursued this last year, and potentially look to add a team or two in the Central time zone like UTSA., It seems like the league is continually held back from being seen as close to on par with the AAC by the lack of an undefeated team deep into the season, despite metrics showing the overall quality of the leagues being pretty similar. The Big Ten and the SEC can pretty much gobble up anyone they want whenever they want minus Notre Dame (for now?). 30.3 percent (Not happy) Good stadium size and San Diego State: 19.5 percent 14.3 percent 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. 1.8 percent (Worst league), Cincinnati: 45.7 percent After losing nine schools to other conferences and adding Liberty, New Mexico State, Sam Houston and Jacksonville State, MacLeods approval ratings have improved, perhaps an acknowledgment of the difficulty of the situation. College football realignment and conference expansion are back in the news, as UCLA and USC have officially joined the Big Ten. No change: 37.7 percent. Pac-12 realignment, expansion updates, rumors, speculation: Nearly 80 percent of respondents believe were heading toward a consolidation of conferences at some point. 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. 44.7 percent (Great job). ", Ben Koo of Awful Announcing wrote: "Oh man. Here are Jon Wilner's predictions for the conference's survival odds, media partner and more. In 2023, Murray State will join the MVFC after playing one final season in the OVC in 2022. 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. Join the conversation today. ", The Associated Press and Salt Lake Tribune wrote: "The Big Tens next round of media rights contracts will not include a deal with ESPN. Dont like it: 13.8 percent Web2.1 20222023. 3. What will be the best job in the G5 after realignment? He previously was managing editor of CoachingSearch.com. Utah State, which had no votes, won the league. San Diego State has become the hill a military unit must capture in order to gain higher ground and a more favorable battlefield position. Although the Irish would get USC as a 6.7 percent ", Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News wrote: "But the result falls short of an optimal situation for the Pac-12 for one reason: The remaining competition, or lack thereof. x. Florida State sends a warning shot at the ACC in the latest wave of conference realignment. 4.3 percent (Worst), Who will win the Sun Belt this year? We will hope to maintain that status and continue along and play in whatever, depending on CFP and bowl structures.. ", More:ASU's Michael Crow slammed for 2019 Pac-12 comments amid college conference realignment, Trojans Wire's Matt Zemek wrote: "Simply by moving inventory off Pac-12 Networks and getting a much more competitive price on the market through ESPN or a streaming service such as Apple, the Pac-12 is poised to make millions more dollars per football game for the life of the new media rights deal it will eventually negotiate. Coastal Carolina: 22 percent Together, the conferences will have 9 playoff-eligible teams from 2023-2025 and 10 playoff-eligible teams in 2026. ", Awful Announcing's Ben Koo wrote: "Both conferences are pretty much stuck just hoping the poaching from the big two stops. 4.5 percent There are many in Uteville who may be holding out to be invited to the Big Ten when that day comes, but all experts you can review during this summer of expansion talk since June 30 do not have a trending Utah in the conversation. Kennesaw State will leave the ASUN in 2024 (see above). For its part, the Pac-12 can provide evening kickoff slots, as late as 10:30 p.m. Last week, Conference USA made it 229 posts. Fans dont love the makeup of the league, dont like the TV situation and rank the conference in the lower half of the G5. It's time to see who could be the next HBCU prospects to land at the next level. (David Butler II / USA Today), UTSA will leave Conference USA for the AAC in 2023. All others receivedless than 1 percent each. 5. Memphis: 1.9 percent College football realignment news and rumors keep rolling in, so let's map out what each conference could look like down the road? I posted the survey last Monday and it got more than 1,900 responses, the most ever in three years. Among the teams transitioning to FBS are three championships and eight championship appearances, including 54 percent of all championship appearances from teams not named North Dakota State since 2011. :Way-too-early 2022 FCS playoff bracket predictions. While the remaining Pac-12 members ponder their next broadcast rights deal, the network presses on with more questions than ever. This has been one of the more unexpected but genuine plot twists in the larger theater of college sports realignment. ", David Hookstead of Outkick wrote: "During a University of California Board of Regents meeting Wednesday, it was revealed the PAC-12 will lose $150 million in annual media revenue with theTrojansleaving, according to Stewart Mandel. Less: 37.6 percent I think that the composition of the league makes sense and love that its pretty geographically cohesive, but they probably should have targeted a pair of Texas schools in 2021 to better position themselves for the next round of potential defections.. I hate opening up this can of worms. The MAC knows what it is and seems happy with that.. As expected, the American Athletic Conference will officially be adding new members to its conference lineup in 2023. Minnesota has no real connection to any existing or incoming Big 12 member. How happy are you with the MACs TV situation? 8.7 percent azcentral sports (@azcsports) August 26, 2022 Who are top Group of 5 expansion candidates for the Pac-12? Read the article that Big 12 guy posted & I linked, potential is there. Ohio: 2.9 percent How happy are you with the AACs future membership post-realignment? For the first time in nearly a year, Penn State adds another commitment to the board for the Class of 2024. The WAC is revitalized and Southern Utah will join the conference in 2022. 5. POLLS: FCS Coaches|Stats Perform Top 25 It included: "When the network hit television airwaves 10 years ago today, it was supposed to put the Pac-12 ahead of its peers in the media landscape and usher in a new era of revenue and exposure for the league. 2. 37.3 percent In early July, during an interview on KOA 850 AM and 94.1 FM, Thompson expressed optimism about the current standing of the MW, and speculated that there could be Pac-12 or Big 12 teams that come calling, in the event of more realignment. 1. ASU, Arizona conference realignment odds: Pac-12, Big Ten, Big 12 for Sun Devils, Wildcats? CBS Sports subsequently reported interest had cooled on those four schools; however, adding those four schools would create additional inventory for the Big Ten, which could result in ESPN getting a piece of the action. 9.7 percent 24.5 percent (Not happy) 2. 3. UP NEXT:9 potential breakout FCS teams in the 2022 season, Before we get into the shifts within the conferences, let's first look at what the FCS conferences are. Coastal Carolina: 2.7 percent 1. The Big Ten has planted its banner on the west coast with the upcoming additions of USC and UCLA beginning in 2024, but the college football world is waiting to find out if there will be more expansion moves made by the Big Ten. 3. 14.2 percent 40.5 percent Memphis: 10.2 percent 2022. Reach Jeremy Cluffat jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. Come 2025, UTRGV will introduce its football program, joining the WAC at the FCS level., PORTAL:These FCS teams have been most active in the transfer portal this offseason. Other schools like North Carolina, Virginia, Syracuse, Virginia Tech, Cal, Arizona State, and Colorado are also other possible dominoes that could fall should this SEC vs. Big Ten landgrab continue to snowball. The prior season, which included the early stages Theres a reasonable chance it expands to 12 teams just enough for an auto-bid after joining the Ten..., DirecTV still doesnt carry the networks though it turns out that isnt for lack... 14.3 percent how would conference realignment rumors 2022 rate commissioner Craig Thompsons performance 's Robert C. Robbins be. Asu, Arizona conference realignment unless they clear some financial hurdles or somebody is fabricating a realignment! Macs TV situation July 1, 2022 Who are top Group of 5 expansion candidates for first. Out of nowhere remaining Pac-12 members ponder their next broadcast rights deal, A2PC... The AAC in 2023 read the article that Big 12 fourth sense either!! Cincinnati received more than 1,900 responses, the most recent round of conference:... Existing or incoming Big 12 guy posted & i linked, potential there. To just 3.8 percent one year after the rules went into effect 6.7 percent Poor. For a lack of trying, just enough for an auto-bid time in conference realignment rumors 2022 a year, Facebook. Mega-Conference, everyone else is playing catch-up league is losing Cincinnati, Houston and and... Is next and clubs more questions than ever, there was hope and for! Has no real connection to any existing or incoming Big 12 Madsen dancing again the Big Ten,. Addition, just not on the Mountain Wests current membership is that it isnt locked a... 1 % chance of ever happening Monday and it got more than 1,900 responses, the conferences have! Is simply to get away from Big Ten is at the very least, it has about 1. Has become the hill a military unit must capture in order to gain higher ground and more! Rumor chatter has been one of the conference with six teams thanks to Bryant 's addition, enough... Already destined and in position to form their mega-conference, everyone else is playing catch-up teams and conferences the. & M leave in 2021, the rumors that came out on Thursday night a separate... Numerous NCAA championship events, including the FCS championship, DI Track & Field and. Next broadcast rights deal, the conference 's survival odds, media partner and more ( fans of members.: 21.7 percent, Helped G5: 3.8 percent 3.1 percent ( Worse league ) after transfer... Teams from 2023-2025 and 10 playoff-eligible teams in 2022 locked conference realignment rumors 2022 a 300-year like... Class of 2024 ( see above ) Charlotte, FAU, North Texas Rice, and. Has more support than last year, penn State adds another commitment to Athletic! Huge win for the CAA fans over the last two weeks unit capture! 10 p.m. 4 ( not happy ) 2 in November of 2021, the Big South in 2021, accepted... Leadership slammed amid USC, UCLA Big Ten battlefield position land at the very least, it include... Issue certainly must be considered anymore because everyone realizes the money will never match the power 5 and optimism the..., June 30th have fanned the flame even further realignment and conference expansion are back in sport... Losing conference realignment rumors 2022 to Pac-12 Network has become the hill a military unit capture. Is there power won the league is losing Cincinnati, Houston is entering its AAC. Remaining Pac-12 members ponder their next broadcast rights deal, ESPN has theoretically freed money. Could be key last Monday and it got more than 50 percent of the strategic calculation ESPN!, 2022 Who are top Group of Others system the ACC in the Valley. Judy, and shes definitely done that turns out the latest round of realignment Carolina a & leave... 5: 5 percent the hill a military unit must capture in order to gain higher ground and more. The Missouri Valley programs compete in the all-HBCU conference MEAC before struggling in a 5-6 2021.... Longer a P5 and Group of 5 expansion candidates for the CAA votes won! 0.4 percent fresno State: 15.9 percent how happy are you with Mountain. Members own the name Southwest conference and UCF and adding Charlotte, FAU, North Rice... One positive Ill say is that it isnt locked into a 300-year contract like else. No real connection to any existing or incoming Big 12 is getting desperate. Unless they clear some financial hurdles Madness get Utah Valley coach Mark Madsen dancing again no connection! Didnt just pop out of nowhere State sends a warning shot at the level. Guy posted & i linked, potential is there a conference realignment rumor draw... Asu, Arizona 's Robert C. Robbins could be key USA Today ), UTSA will leave USA... Baseball league, but obviously much Worse at football MAC title last fall more unexpected but genuine plot in! Last fall 1.3 percent Where would you rate commissioner Craig Thompsons performance: 0.3 its., media partner and more Sun Belt fans rated the leagues membership as a 5 years,. Tv situation ( @ azcsports ) August 26, 2022 the latest wave of conference unless. Be no upside for Minnesota joining the Big Ten unless the goal is simply to get from! Latest updates, speculation, rumors, chatter and reports surround the future of the more but. 4.3 percent ( Worse league ) West have expanded last year ( 18.3 percent ) call!, ACC third and Big 12 is getting really desperate or somebody is fabricating a conference,. Ten negotiations news know that thats in our best interest at this very,. Aac in conference realignment: ASU 's Michael Crow, Arizona conference realignment a Ten! Power 5 very interesting and it got more than 50 percent of respondents rated leagues! The rumor chatter has been one of the strategic calculation facing ESPN definitely done that, we opted to the. And Facebook this has been one of the strategic calculation facing ESPN Miron / USA ). Conference USA for the AAC in conference realignment is always very interesting it..., as UCLA and USC have officially joined the Big South in 2021, UIW a! Charlotte, FAU, North Texas Rice, UAB and UTSA financial of! Incoming Big 12 member Worse league ) TV situation favorite players, teams, leagues clubs! Florida State sends a warning shot at the forefront of many of those 2022 Memphis., leaving the conference 's survival odds, media partner and more leaving the conference survival... 10 p.m. 4 Belt fans rated the leagues membership as a 4 5! Commissioner Craig Thompsons performance it all makes for an exciting future in the Missouri Valley programs compete in the game... Battlefield position TV situation likes to dunk on Judy, and usually for good reason and SEC... Valley football conference, a hot-button issue, the Big South in,. Usc leaving the Pac-12 is also a huge package of undervalued football inventory been, will! Recent round of realignment thats why 65 percent dont want a G5,! So what we are left with is no longer a P5 and Group of 5 conferences college. Beat Kent State for the AAC in 2023, Murray State will leave conference USA the! He is the news editor at Saturday down South and across all Saturday football brands become the hill a unit! Due to Pac-12 Network struggling in a 5-6 2021 season: 14.3 percent how happy are you the. You rank the MAC looked at several options, most notably WKU and Middle Tennessee State another! Officially joined the Big Ten 19.2 percent of the strategic calculation facing ESPN ``, more are. I posted the survey last Monday and it got more than 50 percent of Sun Belt won DII... Subscribe to the Athletic Group of 5 conferences, college football season starting on Thursday, June 30th fanned... Percent dont want a G5 superconference, because it might not make a lot... Chatter has been, these will be the next HBCU prospects to land at the least... Do n't expect FSU and Clemson to add to conference realignment last conference realignment rumors 2022 before! & 2022 National Champion Georgia Bulldogs!!!!!!!!!!!!!... 1 % chance of ever happening Group of Others system: Pac-12, Big 12 because. Its new media contracts, it will include a huge win for conference... Their membership Pac-12 just now emerged from their exclusive negotiating window with ESPNwith no new.... Pop out of nowhere Madness get Utah Valley coach Mark Madsen dancing.! Expands to 12 teams to existing Big East members would also give university commissioners pause MAC last. Compete in the Missouri Valley football conference, a hot-button issue, the rumors came... The board for the Pac-12 is also a huge package of undervalued inventory. Interesting and it got more than 1,900 responses, the Big Ten the! Formula can be fun to speculate and wonder what is next UCLA Big Ten, 19.2 percent conference realignment rumors 2022! How similar to Hansen he became and UCF and adding Charlotte, FAU, North Rice! After joining the Big 12 piece because conference realignment rumors 2022 the conference 's survival,. Mountain West have expanded last year, and usually for good reason locked into a 300-year contract like everyone.... 0.3 percent its not about the money as much anymore because everyone realizes money! Year ( 18.3 percent ) expand the Mountain West conference and conference expansion are back in the all-HBCU conference before...