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. time and risk move in lockstep in the realignment game. MaltLiquorBull. 247Sports shared way-too-early spring football bowl projections. Read the article that Big 12 guy posted & I linked, potential is there. Louisiana Tech: 6.7 percent My pitch to reframe this group as mid-majors has more support than last year (18.3 percent). June 16, 2022 10:00 am ET. Positive: 34.9 percent By macondawg Gill received a 4 or 5 from 83.1 percent of respondents, nearly double the numbers last year. Tulane: 1 percent The Pac-12 just now emerged from their exclusive negotiating window with ESPNwith no new deal. 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. Louisiana: 1.5 percent 28.6 percent Mustipher campaigns for Deion Barnes promotion. 7.3 percent 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. 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. 34.4 percent Though star players in the G5 could move to the P5, most movement in the portal is lateral or downward. So what we are left with is no longer a P5 and Group of Others system. One year in, has NIL been a positive or negative for college sports? A look at where every Super Bowl MVP went to college and which college has the most MVP's. Notably, the transfer results here differ from the NIL results, with more believing theres a benefit for the G5. 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. 31 percent Support local journalism: Subscribe toazcentral.comtoday. Jump Around This Article Click to show. 211 posts. (Stephen Lew / USA Today). 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.". In 2022, the Big South will have six teams thanks to Bryant's addition, just enough for an auto-bid. The financial impact of USC leaving the PAC-12 is also a huge win for the Big Ten. I hate opening up this can of worms. The Big 12 had been blindsided by the SEC taking Texas and Oklahoma, which left every other school to consider its own future. 4. 23.1 percent 5. With Fox, CBS and NBC sharing inventory that includes the New York, Chicago and Los Angeles media markets, the networks will have little, if any motivation to bid against ESPN for the Pac-12 rights. 41.2 percent 12.7 percent Will the Mountain West Conference expand? Who will win the Mountain West this year? 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. ", 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. The Broncos are favored again, but readers see the race as wide-open this year. Perhaps thats why 65 percent dont want a G5 superconference, because it might not make a difference. Stan Becton joined NCAA.com in 2021 and has since served as an FCS, track and field, cross country and HBCU beat reporter. If Arizona State left the Pac-12 Conference, what would happen? Wednesday wasnt the first time Thompson has let on that teams have approached the MW about potential membership. The Sun Belt won the most recent round of realignment. The Pac-12 is desirable because ESPN would not otherwise have any games in the valuable "fourth window" -- after 10 p.m. There are things out of our control. 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 Where this rumor actually comes from is unknown. The ASUN and WAC will share one automatic qualifying bid, going to one of the two conference champions. 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.. Looking back at Jahan Dotson's 2022 NFL Combine numbers, Bo Nickal featured on UFC Countdown prior to debut, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 40.5 percent Hes done a great job as a promoter of the league, especially considering what he inherited., Theyre taking a huge risk on media markets to prop up a TV deal when the numbers have shown that networks really only care about brand and viewership per game. Lamar, a founding member of the Southland, originally announced its decision to rejoin the conference in 2023 on April 8, 2022. Georgia State: 2.5 percent 6.8 percent At some point when the bleeding is actually over, they too will have to figure out their television futures. This is going to be a very fun basketball and baseball league, but obviously much worse at football. 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. 2. Follow on, with Action Networks Brett McMurphy reporting, Mel Kiper Jr. analyzes historic nature of Bryce Young going No. 13.1 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. However, the Missouri Valley doesn't sponsor football. We saw the ASUN and WAC merge to form the AQ7 in 2021, but that was only a one-year partnership at the time. ET inventory with little, if any competition at that hour.". No difference: 7.1 percent. 13.4 percent He previously was managing editor of CoachingSearch.com. 3. The conference has doubled-down on regional rivalries, including the decision to keep divisions. 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. Jul 23 2021. 4. Together, the conferences will have eight playoff-eligible teams in 2022, nine in 2023 and 10 playoff-eligible teams in 2024. You can follow him on Twitter @stan_becton. Weve seen more and more G5 schools realize they can pull in P5 transfers. The automatic bid determining formula can be found below. Such a move would create an even better basketball conference for the Big 12, which already has national champion Kansas, 2021 champion Baylor and 2019 runner-up Texas Tech. It has both favored to remain in the Pac-12, but puts different odds for each team's chances to do so. We want to play at the highest level that football allows and since we had six institutions start playing football in the 1890s, it is a very important sport to us. 73 percent (Very happy). MORE: Standings | Scoreboard | 2022 FCS Championship| FCS-FBS upsets So, what would happen if the B1G poached 4 more schools (in addition to USC and UCLA) from the Pac-12? CBS Sports' Dennis Dodd writes: "Separate from any Big Ten discussion, ESPN now has a chance to become somewhat of a "kingmaker" regarding these leagues. 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. But she was basically only brought in to help CUSA get better at basketball, and shes definitely done that. Theres a near 50-50 split on expansion. The Big 12 adding Minnesota doesnt even really make a whole lot of sense either. The MAC knows what it is and seems happy with that.. USC vs. Illinois volleyball games dont make a lot of 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.. In 2024, Kennesaw State will be leaving for the FBS. 2. 3.1 percent (Best league) One might call that a bit of an awkward situation for Colorado, but it would seem to make the most sense as long as the Big Ten Solid and steady fan support and it knows exactly what it is. Spoiler alert: Sun Belt fans are very, very happy. 4. Negative: 43.5 percent Sports Illustrated recently ranked the Pac-12 as the fifth-best conference among the Power 5. 0 percent (Very happy), 1. 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. 18.4 percent (Very happy). Conference realignment, 2022 predictions and more: Group of 5 college football fan survey By Chris Vannini Jul 19, 2022 96 The Athletic has published a Group McMurphys report states that the Big Ten is interested in Notre Dame, Oregon, Washington, Cal and Stanford. Appalachian State: 3.8 percent Nearly 80 percent of respondents believe were heading toward a consolidation of conferences at some point. 4. Northern Illinois, last years MAC champion and this years favorite, got 3 percent of the vote a year ago. The Athletic published a story about the Pac-12 Networks. 14.7 percent It all makes for an exciting future in the sport. But I dont know that thats in our best interest at this very moment., Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Here are the programs making the jump to the Championship Subdivision: Texas A&M-Commerce moves up from Division II to the Southland. Readers appreciate the regionality of the league but disagree on the midweek games. San Diego State: 30.9 percent It's been a wild offseason in FCS football, with teams and conferences changing more than ever. All others receivedless than 1 percent each. ", More:ASU, Arizona not among Pac-12 schools being evaluated for Big Ten expansion, report says, Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News wrote: "We view survival as a 4.5-point favorite over extinction. 2. 16.9 percent 31.3 percent Should the Mountain West have expanded last year? Are Pac-12 schools ASU, Arizona a package deal in college conference realignment? Conferences are important at the FCS level because conference winners* receive automatic bids to the 24-team FCS playoffs. 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. Conference realignment rumors are still hot even with Week 1 of the 2022 college football season starting on Thursday night. 2022. Where would you rank the AAC among the G5 leagues? 1 to stay at the number if we were to lose members. 5. If the two nominated teams have the same W-L record in Countable Games, and they met during the regular season, the head to head winner shall be the AQ recipient. 3.3 percent (Not happy) Additionally, he covered the 2021 Celebration Bowl. 230 posts. SMU: 9.5 percent We take a lot of pride in our G5 coverage and the fans that want to read it. 12 percent (Not happy) 4. Try a week on us. ", 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. July 5, 2022 6:32 pm ET. These numbers are similar to last year, shortly after the transfer rules went into effect. Chris Vannini covers the Group of 5 conferences, college football coaching and national college football for The Athletic. But the long-haul stability issue certainly must be considered. Conference realignment over the past year has brought into focus what fans of Group of 5 programs care about the most. 8.7 percent 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? The Rams have a brand new stadium and are fairly close to the Denver market. 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. It's simple, free and connects you to other South Florida Bulls fans! Without a Big Ten deal, ESPN has theoretically freed up money to The MAC needs more Saturday games, as the fan bases have been crushed by the move to midweek games., The MAC is the only conference that is truly realignment proof (yes this may come back to bite me). time and risk move in lockstep in the realignment game. College Football Conference Realignment Rumors and SEC Expansion News. The world of college football will look drastically different in just a couple of seasons. 24 percent With conference realignment, a hot-button issue, the rumors that came out on Thursday, June 30th have fanned the flame even further. Toledo: 15.8 percent 33.7 percent 2. LEGAL INNOVATION | Tu Agente Digitalizador; LEGAL3 | Gestin Definitiva de Despachos; LEGAL GOV | Gestin Avanzada Sector Pblico One of the few conferences that has gone untouched in the latest round of realignment is the Mountain West Conference. Jul 23 2021. To come to the Big East, Wichita State would need to provide a 27-month notice as well as forfeit $10 million dollars. 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. July 12, 2022. P.J. Reach Jeremy Cluffat jeremy.cluff@arizonarepublic.com. SMU: 29.1 percent Ball State: 2.9 percent The Owls will begin their FBS transition in 2023 and will be ineligible for postseason play. With conference realignment, a hot-button issue, the rumors that came out on Thursday, June 30th have fanned the flame even further. Obviously, that would be a death blow for the Pac-12, as it would leave Washington State and Oregon State as its only remaining members. 23.6 percent Feel free to decide for yourself on this one. 3 percent of respondents, nearly double the numbers last year, shortly after the transfer rules went effect... 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