The league is losing Cincinnati, Houston and UCF and adding Charlotte, FAU, North Texas Rice, UAB and UTSA. 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. Go back about a decade ago, we talked about merging with Conference USA, Thompson said. 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. Think both would fill our conference nicely. Less: 37.6 percent Regardless, the move comes after Lamar left the Southland for the WAC in 2021. In November of 2021, UIW accepted a July 1, 2022 invitation to join the WAC. The FCS is ever-changing as more teams are making moves in the wave of conference realignment. But I dont know that thats in our best interest at this very moment., Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. 2. 68.1 percent (Best league) Lindenwood joined the NCAA in 2012 at the Division II level and makes the move to the FCS a decade later. All realignment news is updated as of Oct. 14, 2022. Published Jul. How do you feel about the Sun Belt keeping divisions? 2023 NCAA | Turner Sports Interactive, Inc. 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Published Feb. 21. Houston: 27.6 percent Mountain West Conference commissioner Craig Thompson stands next to Utah State quarterback Logan Bonner (1) who kisses the trophy after the Aggies defeated San Diego State in the Mountain West Conference Championship, Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021, in Carson, Calif. With conference realignment, a hot-button issue, the rumors that came out on Thursday, June 30th have fanned the flame even further. It has an ironclad geographic identity. Membership approval and feelings on Thompson improved slightly. San Diego State: 19.5 percent 2021 Final Four team Houston joins the conference next year, and TCU is a preseason top-15 team. 9.7 percent How happy are you with the Mountain Wests TV situation? Concerned about theBruins hasty exit from the Pac-12, the University of California system leadership on Wednesday proposed new rules that could limit campuses from making major decisions involving athletics contracts on their own. Matt Baker Times staff. Here are Jon Wilner's predictions for the conference's survival odds, media partner and more. 6.7 percent (Poor job) Arizona is at -400 to stay in the conference, while Arizona State is at -550. It all makes for an exciting future in the sport. We had several talks at the board level, had a consultant of media partners and gave it a good look way back when. College football realignment news and rumors keep rolling in, so let's map out what each conference could look like down the road? No. CU, an original Big 12 member dating back to 1996, bolted for the Pac-12 in 2010 realignment. 24 percent While the remaining Pac-12 members ponder their next broadcast rights deal, the network presses on with more questions than ever. 6.7 percent Temple: 0.3 percent 12 percent 33.1 percent During the last round of Big 12 expansion, Colorado State was a name that consistently came up. x. Florida State sends a warning shot at the ACC in the latest wave of conference realignment. UTSA:2.7 percent 8.8 percent (Not happy) Four years after Hampton made its oft-debated move to leave the MEAC and join the Big South, the Pirates are making another switch. A look at where every Super Bowl MVP went to college and which college has the most MVP's. Follow Chris on Twitter @ChrisVannini, Cincinnati became the first Group of 5 team to make the Playoff. Let's take a look at the top HBCU prospects in the 2023 cycle. 13.3 percent WebInicio; Servicios. That jumped to 73 percent, by far the highest of any G5 league. 3 to merge (with another conference), Thompson said in video captured by @KHONnews. Most of the reporting and speculation has cooled, given the Big Tens expansion and now television rights extensions taking center stage. The $250 million in average annual value from the ESPN and Fox contract isnt an entirely accurate baseline from which to project the Pac-12s next media rights contract because of all the games stashed on the Pac-12 Networks that generated very little in real dollars for the schools. But theres been no greater poster for the conferences issues than the network that started as a bold vision and endures as a cautionary tale. It did not go to fruition. Sports Illustrated's Kevin Borba included San Diego State SMU, UNLV, Fresno State, Boise State and Houston on his list. Im really looking forward to seeing how well the Sun Belt performs against other conferences and teams not in the top 5 percent of CFB this upcoming season., Really wish we would prioritize basketball like we have football, soccer, and baseball., The Sun Belt seems like the best off of all the Group of 5 conferences after the latest realignment. When geography means nothing, anything is possible. The Colorado Guide to College Football 2022 Is the Pac-12 Conference Really Dead? 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. Do they go to the Big 12 or do they stay in the Pac-12? Thats down to 38.4 percent his year, and votes for 3 improved by 10 percentage points. The decision to add James Madison, Marshall, Southern Miss and Old Dominion was loved by fans on both sides. Houston would be a first-rate addition, depending on availability. (Cincinnati, Houston, UCF fans skip this one), 1. But admittedly, thats a precarious assumption for the Four Corners schools. (JMU not eligible), Appalachian State: 49.3 percent Just saying, Utah would make a tremendous member of the Big 12 and elevate that league in the absence of Oklahoma and Texas. Lets make fun of weird rumors. Unsurprisingly, G5 fans see NIL widening the gap between the P5 and the G5. For one, the Big 10 plays a nine-game conference schedule. The two conferences will share one bid among the two conferences. 2.4 20192020. 27 percent Fresno State: 1.9 percent Feel free to decide for yourself on this one. Popular Posts. Cincinnati received more than 50 percent of the vote last year and went on to reach the CFP. And a minor revival could be a real That is a bigger concern on a national scale. He wrote: "Thus making it vital that the Pac-12 adds at least two more teams, but the optimal number would be six. All others receivedless than 1 percent each. Where would you rank the Sun Belt among the G5 leagues? 34.4 percent UCF: 7.8 percent Dont like it: 13.8 percent However, the conference will have five playoff-eligible teams during the 2023-2025 seasons since Lindenwood won't be postseason eligible until 2026. Last year, 85.1 percent of respondents rated the AAC at the best G5 league. 19.5 percent 2. 2. Will the Mountain West Conference expand? He has covered numerous NCAA championship events, including the FCS Championship, DI Track & Field Championships and Men's Frozen Four. How happy are you with the AACs TV situation? *The SWAC, MEAC and Ivy League do not send their conference champions to the FCS playoffs. 2. ", More:Ranking Big Ten expansion candidates: Best fits to join conference in college realignment, SB Nation's Daniel Plocher wrote: "On brand with the Big 12, USC andUCLAwill depart for the Big Ten as soon as the TV deal ends in 2024. Everyone likes to dunk on Judy, and usually for good reason. 25.8 percent To meet the inventory demands, it very well could need the additional games that the 11th and 12th teams would provide. By James Fragoza July 12, Last week, Conference USA made it How happy are you with the MACs TV situation? The prior season, which included the early stages The transfer portal is a two-way street. 3.2 percent 3. Outside of the mergers, another notable happening during the most recent wave of conference realignment occurred when the SoCon doubled its exit fee for members to $2 million. Popular Posts. 33.8 percent (Very happy). 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. ", 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. Even without serious competition from other linear networks, ESPN could be incentivized to offer a contract that helps keep the Pac-12 intact. Don't expect FSU and Clemson to add to conference realignment unless they clear some financial hurdles. Futures of Pac-12, Big 12 hang in the balance. I will acknowledge USF should have been among the listed options, but the Bulls didnt receive many votes in other either. Conference realignment over the past year has brought into focus what fans of Group of 5 programs care about the most. All others below 1 percent. Fresno State: 14.3 percent Id give a small advantage to the Pac-12 for now, given they have a conference-owned network that can be absorbed and also the ability to have late-night games. Minnesota may be a hockey school, but it isnt dumb. Spoiler alert: Sun Belt fans are very, very happy. For now. Follow Kevin McGuire on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. 16.8 percent C-USA TV situation is obviously garbage because each week you dont know if youre on Facebook or a network or another app. However, the Missouri Valley doesn't sponsor football. 6.8 percent 2 to add members. I look at Arizona and Arizona State. Colorado State: 2.3 percent 2.3 20202021. What should we call FBS teams and conferences outside the P5? Aug 4, 2022 Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Here we go again. 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 Owls will begin their FBS transition in 2023 and will be ineligible for postseason play. (Stephen Lew / USA Today). Conference realignment is always very interesting and it can be fun to speculate and wonder what is next. The ASUN and WAC will share one automatic qualifying bid, going to one of the two conference champions. 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 32.9 percent 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. WebJust go ahead and get this done, the A2PC (Atlantic 2 Pacific Conference) -- hoodat 02/16/2023 12:18PM. Theres a near 50-50 split on expansion. I think I probably fielded three or four calls from institutions this week saying, Hey, dont forget about us if youre looking to expand. After missing out on another Big South football title, Monmouth departs the conference for the CAA in 2022.. Some were plausible and reported by reputable sources such as Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports, John Wilner of Direccin: Calzada de Guadalupe No. It may not have the sexiest brands like the AAC, but theyve found their niche of teams, and I dont see many of them searching for greener pastures in the near future., (Top photo of Grayson McCall: Matt Pendleton / USA Today). The Gophers bring little to the table for the Big 12 to capitalize on. The Big 12 remains open to conference expansion. ", The Associated Press writes: "The departures of USC and UCLA from the Pac-12 Conference could mean an estimated loss of around $13 million per year in media rights for each of the remaining schools, according to an interim report issued by University of California Office of the President. It invites the question: What are the hills other conferences need to take in other regions of the country to fortify themselves in a long-term context? 211 posts. 4. 4. 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. Marshall: 10.9 percent Alabama claims SEC regular-season title, and more scores from Wednesday, Penn State's last second shot shocks Northwestern. By macondawg 3. 0 percent (Very happy), 1. The good news is the TV deal is up soon, so that could change, and the membership has already changed. We support responsible gambling. Where does Big Ten TV deal leave the Pac-12? Positive: 34.9 percent 2. The association between the two conference has an initial term of at least four years, going through the 2026 season. 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. AAC fans opinions have changed quite a bit since last year, and its not hard to see why. MaltLiquorBull. Where are analysts ranking Joey Porter Jr. in mock drafts? How happy are you with C-USAs TV situation? So hopefully theyll be able to adapt and get all their rights on one network soon.. San Diego State: 4.4 percent Matt Wadleigh of Trojans Wire wrote: "If the Sun Devils leave, its hard to see Arizona not joining ASU. Hansen was known for valuing the Olympic sports but not understanding or putting enough effort into building the Pacs football brand. Big Ten expansion and Pac-12 realignment rumors are heating up after the move of Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC. 3. Georgia State: 2.5 percent There has always been an inequity financially. In 2022, the Big South will have six teams thanks to Bryant's addition, just enough for an auto-bid. (Raj Mehta / USA Today), Utah State is coming off its first Mountain West title. (Gary A. Vasquez / USA Today), Marshall will join Louisiana in the Sun Belt this season. The agreement would not have given ESPN the ability to have first choice of Big Ten games in a given week at any point. Each conference shall nominate its regular season champion (by the conferences own formula) for AQ comparison. ", Ben Bolch and Teresa Watabe of the Los Angeles Times write: "Is UCLA nearing the goal line on amove to the Big Ten, or might its plans be foiled by an all-out blitz? The Sun Belt won the most recent round of realignment. 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. This means if your name is Stanford, Washington, Oregon, Miami, Clemson, and Florida State, its very possible it might be more of a question of when than if. Does conference realignment make you more or less interested in college sports? 26.3 percent If item No. Boise State: 32.3 percent Read the article that Big 12 guy posted & I linked, potential is there. The Big 12 had been blindsided by the SEC taking Texas and Oklahoma, which left every other school to consider its own future. We do not target any individuals under the age of 21. Conference Realignment Rumors 2022 CowpokeU Apr 20, 2022 CowpokeU *insert title* Staff member Messages 6,275 Apr 20, 2022 #1 Current word on the street is the B1G is going to move on the PAC but as is the Big XII. 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 Big Ten and the SEC can pretty much gobble up anyone they want whenever they want minus Notre Dame (for now?). Coastal Carolina: 22 percent But the long-haul stability issue certainly must be considered. What's next for the Pac-12 Conference and its teams? 8.9 percent (Worst league), Northern Illinois: 19.8 percent 31 percent Similarly, Aresco had nearly 70 percent rating him a 4 or 5 last year. July 5, 2022. However, UIW reversed that decision June 24, 2022 exactly one week before the conference switch instead deciding to remain in the Southland. One of the few conferences that has gone untouched in the latest round of realignment is the Mountain West Conference. HBCU: Live updates from the 2022 season How happy are you with the Mountain Wests current membership? UAB: 1.9 percent It had the SEC first, Big Ten second, ACC third and Big 12 fourth. Join the conversation today. We dont know details, but its safe to assume the night broadcast slots are a central piece of the bidding process. Should the Mountain West have expanded last year? Check out the latest updates, speculation, rumors, chatter and reports surround the future of the conference. 1.7 percent (Not happy) 4. Entering the 2021 season, we knew that Kennesaw State and North Alabama would be playing their final seasons in the conference. Ohio: 2.9 percent 2. But it doesnt have much in the way of attractive expansion targets, and any further raiding of its membership could prove fatal. 4. Bryant leaves the NEC to join the Big South as an associate football member.The comes after Big South lost multiple members. 2.2 20212022. How would you rate commissioner Jon Steinbrechers performance? 28.6 percent Untraditional time slots. 2. All rights reserved. 7.3 percent 5. CU, an original Big 12 member dating back to 1996, bolted for the Pac-12 in 2010 realignment. July 5, 2022. Together, the conferences will have 9 playoff-eligible teams from 2023-2025 and 10 playoff-eligible teams in 2026. The views on this page do not necessarily reflect the views of the NCAA or its member institutions. According to Charley Walters, a sports columnist for Pioneer Press, the Big 12 is said to be quietly seeking Minnesota as an expansion target. time and risk move in lockstep in the realignment game. Stan Becton joined NCAA.com in 2021 and has since served as an FCS, track and field, cross country and HBCU beat reporter. 4. 23.7 percent The Rams have a brand new stadium and are fairly close to the Denver market. The 2021 & 2022 National Champion Georgia Bulldogs!!! 1. Conference realignment rumors are still hot even with Week 1 of the 2022 college football season starting on Thursday night. All others receivedless than 1 percent each. Hurt G5: 46.4 percent While the NCAA does grant a two-year grace period for conferences to raise membership numbers back to minimum requirements, here are the conferences with six or fewer FCS teams in the future. ", Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News wrote: "Were the calculation entirely about annual revenue, survival would be a substantial favorite. Larry Scott was supposed to be different, but its striking how similar to Hansen he became. The ASUN and WAC renewed their football alliance for the 2022 season. John Buhler. Solid and steady fan support and it knows exactly what it is. How confident are you that college football is heading to one or two superconferences? The Big 12 adding Minnesota doesnt even really make a whole lot of sense either. Bet Arizonarecently released hypothetical odds for where it sees the two Pac-12 Arizona schools ending up in the years ahead and they have some differences. 4. The move becomes official July 1, 2023 and will bring the CAA to 14 member schools and 15 football schools. The San Jose Mercury News' Jon Wilner wrote: "The night games are perhaps the most valuable piece of the Pac-12s media rights package. Depends on the school: 40.8 percent Memphis: 1.1 percent 2.3 percent (Great job). 247Sports shared way-too-early spring football bowl projections. Kent State: 5.2 percent On Wednesday, at Mountain West media days as reported by the Idaho Statesmans Ron Counts conference commissioner Craig Thompson said that several schools six to 12 have been in contact with the conference and have expressed interest in joining an expanded MW. The Pac-12 still has several major media markets and the late-night programming niche, which are good. Try a week on us. UTSAs Conference USA title run changed its outlook, as the Roadrunners didnt receive a vote last year. The financial impact of USC leaving the PAC-12 is also a huge win for the Big Ten. 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. It's time to see who could be the next HBCU prospects to land at the next level. 16.9 percent In theory, it could offer weekly kickoffs at 7:30 p.m. Pacific on Friday and Saturday night for 13 weeks. Pac-12 realignment, expansion updates, rumors, speculation: Though star players in the G5 could move to the P5, most movement in the portal is lateral or downward. Now its 44.6, with a lot of people remain on the fence around a 3. 230 posts. They'll head to the ASUN in 2022, with Kennesaw State taking the 2021 Big South title with it. Good stadium size and Are Pac-12 schools ASU, Arizona a package deal in college conference realignment? She received a 1 from 53.6 percent of respondents last year. Tulane: 1 percent Follow Nittany Lions Wire on Twitter and like us on Facebook for continuing Penn State coverage and discussion. 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.. 2. 3. All realignment news is updated as of Oct. 14, 2022. Sports Illustrated recently ranked the Pac-12 as the fifth-best conference among the Power 5. 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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. 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. MWC fans feel good about the future. (Daniel Dunn / USA Today), Northern Illinois beat Kent State for the MAC title last fall. 19.7 percent 1. More: 24.7 percent 6.7 percent (Very happy). time and risk move in lockstep in the realignment game. 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. Where would you rank the AAC among the G5 leagues? 9.8 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. ", 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. One year in, has NIL been a positive or negative for college sports? Once upon a time, there was hope and optimism for the AAC in conference realignment. How happy are you with the MACs membership? Don't expect FSU and Clemson to add to conference realignment unless they clear some financial hurdles. Bryant gives the Big South six football teams in 2022. Negative: 43.5 percent Utah State, which had no votes, won the league. 1. Together, the conferences will have eight playoff-eligible teams in 2022, nine in 2023 and 10 playoff-eligible teams in 2024. With Texas and Oklahoma joining the SEC and USC and UCLA heading to the Big Ten, it appears the era of superconferences is upon us. Cincinnati: 35.1 percent The Aggies will try and regain their success in the CAA, officially joining the conference in football in 2023. 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. Its not about the money as much anymore because everyone realizes the money will never match the Power 5. 2. Toledo: 15.8 percent 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. Para nosotros usted es lo ms importante, le ofrecemosservicios rpidos y de calidad. 4. 32.2 percent (Very likely). Thompson received a 4 or 5 from 42 percent of fans, up from 37 percent a year ago. ET. It was in the background, and when Texas and Oklahoma moved to the SEC, that obviously opened the door for the Trojans to think about a big change. These numbers are similar to last year, shortly after the transfer rules went into effect. It's simple, free and connects you to other South Florida Bulls fans! time and risk move in lockstep in the realignment game. It has both favored to remain in the Pac-12, but puts different odds for each team's chances to do so. June 16, 2022 10:00 am ET. Ten years later, DirecTV still doesnt carry the networks though it turns out the leagues own presidents once turned down that opportunity. 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. 1 post-realignment. 2. Utah State: 11.3 percent Click or tap here for the complete formula. Support local journalism: Subscribe toazcentral.comtoday. 5. 5. 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. Getting back to 12 is a must, but the conference needs to be on the offensive side of things for once and get ahead of the Big 12 and ACC when it comes to forming larger mega-conferences. 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