Conference realignment "Rumors" "tweets" "etc" USF Bulls fans join us at The Bulls Pen. Does Big Ten TV deal make further realignment more or less likely? 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. Dont like it: 13.8 percent If anything, the Big 12 should probably focus more on trying to lure Nebraska back if it is looking for a Big Ten school. 1. 5. 2. 2. Kent State: 5.2 percent Pac-12 realignment, expansion updates, rumors, speculation: With conference realignment, a hot-button issue, the rumors that came out on Thursday, June 30th have fanned the flame even further. The Gophers bring little to the table for the Big 12 to capitalize on. In November of 2021, UIW accepted a July 1, 2022 invitation to join the WAC. 40.4 percent Enter your information to receive emails about offers, promotions from NCAA.com and our partners. Each conference is eying the other's schools in what could become the next big realignment story. The ensuing decade has instead been defined by a string of public embarrassments: questionable strategy and spending by former commissioner Larry Scott, whiffed coaching hires by multiple football programs, apathetic fan bases andUSCandUCLAs stunning decampment for the Big Ten. Two years ago, it was frustration over a lack of College Football Playoff access and being looked down upon. 4.1 percent (Not happy) The Colorado Guide to College Football 2022 Is the Pac-12 Conference Really Dead? (JMU not eligible), Appalachian State: 49.3 percent Does conference realignment make you more or less interested in college sports? 2. 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.. 14.2 percent How would you rate commissioner Craig Thompsons performance? The financial impact of USC leaving the PAC-12 is also a huge win for the Big Ten. 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. 39.8 percent (Best) How happy are you with the AACs TV situation? He will continue to promote and whip the conference into shape, facing criticism head on. 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. Last year, prior to realignment, SMU came in sixth. Conferences are important at the FCS level because conference winners* receive automatic bids to the 24-team FCS playoffs. Lamar will be rejoining the Southland in 2022, a move coming a year earlier than previously announced. 1.7 percent (Not happy) The Pac-12 and Big 12 wish they had someone this competent in charge., UCF is going to continue to fall from their 2017-18 heights, but their fans sure are optimistic (and loud)., How happy are you with C-USAs future membership? Appalachian State: 3.8 percent (Stephen Lew / USA Today). ASU, Arizona conference realignment odds: Pac-12, Big Ten, Big 12 for Sun Devils, Wildcats? Group of 5: 49.1 percent Because of inventory demands. 5. Together, the conferences will have eight playoff-eligible teams in 2022, nine in 2023 and 10 playoff-eligible teams in 2024. Memphis: 1.9 percent How happy are you with the Sun Belts new membership? 33.9 percent 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. Feel free to decide for yourself on this one. Georgia Southern: 2.8 percent 3. 31.5 percent Thats down to 38.4 percent his year, and votes for 3 improved by 10 percentage points. 2 conference. July 5, 2022 6:32 pm ET. Here's a breakdown of the 2023 HBCU Legacy Bowl rosters, by position, conference and more. Where would you rank the Mountain West among the G5 leagues? In 2025, UTRGV will have joined the conference, bringing the total number of football-playing schools to six.. With many of the things (that happen), we will have to be reactionary. Don't expect FSU and Clemson to add to conference realignment unless they clear some financial hurdles. WebYet Conference Commissioner Mike Aresco has made realignment difficult. 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. For its part, the Pac-12 can provide evening kickoff slots, as late as 10:30 p.m. Membership approval and feelings on Thompson improved slightly. Memphis: 1.1 percent 5. HBCU: Live updates from the 2022 season 6.7 percent (Very happy). I look at Arizona and Arizona State. 16.3 percent. Some were plausible and reported by reputable sources such as Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports, John Wilner of Positive: 34.9 percent 34.2 percent Matt Baker Times staff. There are 130 total FCS teams and a handful will be playing in a new conference in 2022 and beyond, but what does it all mean? Here's a breakdown of the many changes to the FCS football landscape in the upcoming seasons amid major conference realignment. Houston: 24.3 percent These two additions could help on the next TV deal., If the league can stay intact, adding Gonzaga and Saint Marys should be priorities to potentially become the premier basketball conference in the west. Hurt G5: 31.7 percent Similar to the MAC, the Mountain West saw an increase in approval after choosing not to expand last year. 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. Lets make fun of weird rumors. P3: SEC Big Ten ACC Tier 2: Pac-12 Big 12 Other: MWC Sunbelt AAC CUSA MAC ASUN-WAC Twitter: 26.2 percent (Worst league), UTSA: 37.3 percent The decision to add James Madison, Marshall, Southern Miss and Old Dominion was loved by fans on both sides. 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. ", 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 Air Force: 4 percent In the last round of major conference realignment, C-USA lost a number of members (East Carolina, Houston, Memphis, SMU, Tulane, Tulsa and UCF) to the AAC, 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. Readers appreciate the regionality of the league but disagree on the midweek games. 4. . It led the conference to adding several schools that have no business playing FBS football, plus Liberty and I have absolutely no interest in my alma mater being associated with Liberty. 4. 8.5 percent (Not happy) 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. Central Michigan: 18.1 percent 3. 2. ", More:Pac-12 Conference, leadership slammed amid USC, UCLA Big Ten negotiations news. East Carolina: 2.1 percent HISTORY: Most national titles| Winningest teams| Most unbreakable FCS records | Biggest stadiums| Longest OT games. 0 percent (Very happy), 1. ", 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. For the second time in two seasons, North Carolina A&T has changed conferences. ", 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. Has the one-time transfer rule helped or hurt the P5/G5 divide? ", 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. 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. ", Ben Koo of Awful Announcing wrote: "Oh man. Campbell announced on August 3, 2022 that it would be leaving the Big South to join the CAA in 2023. 27.6 percent That is a bigger concern on a national scale. 4. 4. 14.7 percent My pitch to reframe this group as mid-majors has more support than last year (18.3 percent). However, the conference did see Bethune-Cookman and Florida A&M leave in 2021, leaving the conference with six teams. UCF: 7.8 percent 2022. Entering the 2021 season, we knew that Kennesaw State and North Alabama would be playing their final seasons in the conference. Now its 44.6, with a lot of people remain on the fence around a 3. If the network comes with a lowball offer and the conference fractures, the most valuable remaining football programs likely would jump to the Big 12. 0.2 percent 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. 5. 34.4 percent By James Fragoza July 12, Kennesaw State will leave the ASUN in 2024 (see above). My point is, (conference realignment) is something we talk about constantly. 26.3 percent Where does Big Ten TV deal leave the Pac-12? Thats the second-highest among G5 leagues. But I dont know that thats in our best interest at this very moment., Copyright 2023 Deseret News Publishing Company. Do they go to the Big 12 or do they stay in the Pac-12? This thought didnt just pop out of nowhere. The Athletic published a story about the Pac-12 Networks. Where would you rank the AAC among the G5 leagues? Without a Big Ten deal, ESPN has theoretically freed up money to spend as both conferences are currently in flux. 211 posts. Chris Vannini covers the Group of 5 conferences, college football coaching and national college football for The Athletic. LEGAL INNOVATION | Tu Agente Digitalizador; LEGAL3 | Gestin Definitiva de Despachos; LEGAL GOV | Gestin Avanzada Sector Pblico Minnesota has no real connection to any existing or incoming Big 12 member. Although the Irish would get USC as a 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. The good news is the TV deal is up soon, so that could change, and the membership has already changed. UTSAs Conference USA title run changed its outlook, as the Roadrunners didnt receive a vote last year. 12 percent (Not happy) So hopefully theyll be able to adapt and get all their rights on one network soon.. 5. July 5, 2022. 5. 3. It does mean more money in the coffers, but in a context of reduced losses, not outright gains. Conference realignment rumors are still hot even with Week 1 of the 2022 college football season starting on Thursday night. 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 Murray State has announced it's leaving the OVC for the Missouri Valley in all sports. Thats 26 games, with little or no competition, in primetime windows for the West Coast and Mountain Time Zone audiences. 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. Cincinnati received more than 50 percent of the vote last year and went on to reach the CFP. A year ago, 19.2 percent of Sun Belt fans rated the leagues membership as a 5. 1. 4. Detecto una fuga de gas en su hogar o negocio. 1: 1.1 percent (Unlikely) Coastal Carolina: 22 percent 4. Ohio: 2.9 percent Somos una empresa dedicada a la prestacin de servicios profesionales de Mantenimiento, Restauracin y Remodelacin de Inmuebles Residenciales y Comerciales. On the surface, this is a rumor that probably deserves very little credit. 3.2 percent Instead, we opted to expand the Mountain West Conference and Conference USA expanded their membership. We had several talks at the board level, had a consultant of media partners and gave it a good look way back when. 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 Are Pac-12 schools ASU, Arizona a package deal in college conference realignment? San Diego State: 4.4 percent 1. 16.9 percent After the UCLA and USC news that they are off to the Big Ten rumors and reports went crazy. 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The Hotline does not believe the Big Ten will expand again this decade. Feelings on the TV situation and #MACtion remain mixed, and readers rank the league in the lower half of the G5. Let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment on this story below. 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 https://nittanylionswire.usatoday.com/2022/08/02/conference-realignment-rumor-goes-off-the-rails-with-this-wild-idea/, Big 12 is said to be quietly seeking Minnesota, PSU in the NFL: KJ Hamler opens up about mental health in return to Broncos practice, Penn State makes top 10 for four-star cornerback in 2024, First looks from Penn State's first fall camp practice, Chris Stoll named to watch list for nation's top long-snapper award, PJ Mustipher named on Rotary Lombardi Award watch list, Bednarik Award watch list includes key pair of Nittany Lions, Big Ten spring football bowl projections from 247Sports, Penn State a road underdog one last time this season at Northwestern. 3. Northern Illinois, last years MAC champion and this years favorite, got 3 percent of the vote a year ago. Maybe the schools will be able to tap into markets and invest to get that viewership. The two conferences will share one bid among the two conferences. ", Awful Announcing's Ben Koo wrote: "Both conferences are pretty much stuck just hoping the poaching from the big two stops. 3. Go back about a decade ago, we talked about merging with Conference USA, Thompson said. Follow him on Twitter @Jeremy_Cluff. WKU: 14.1 percent Last year, 63 percent of respondents rated the leagues membership as a 4 or 5. 5. The ASUN and WAC renewed their football alliance for the 2022 season. Regardless, the move comes after Lamar left the Southland for the WAC in 2021. 1. Spoiler alert: Sun Belt fans are very, very happy. 5. In theory, it could offer weekly kickoffs at 7:30 p.m. Pacific on Friday and Saturday night for 13 weeks. No difference: 9.1 percent. How happy are you with the MACs membership? 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. Or No. 2.7 percent (Poor job) Thompson received a 4 or 5 from 42 percent of fans, up from 37 percent a year ago. In 2022, the WAC will be down to three playoff-eligible teamssince Sam Houston is transitioning to the FBS and Utah Tech and Tarleton are still in the FCS transition process., However, Utah Tech and Tarleton's transition status will eventually end, giving the conference five playoff-eligible teams in 2024. 5. There are downsides. POLLS: FCS Coaches|Stats Perform Top 25 Popular Posts. The 2021 & 2022 National Champion Georgia Bulldogs!!! 28.6 percent The Trojans and Bruins joining the B1G in a couple years is why the Big Tens new media deal is unbelievably big. So we know who's out, but here's who's joining the FCS. 27 percent Everyone else below 2 percent. Alabama claims SEC regular-season title, and more scores from Wednesday, Penn State's last second shot shocks Northwestern. All realignment news is updated as of Oct. 14, 2022. What the rumor chatter has been, these will be the new members to each respective conference. Depends on the school: 34 percent After missing out on another Big South football title, Monmouth departs the conference for the CAA in 2022.. 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. Where could Penn State be heading? 13.4 percent All others receivedless than 1 percent each. July 5, 2022. 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. 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. (Daniel Dunn / USA Today), Northern Illinois beat Kent State for the MAC title last fall. Boise State: 32.3 percent 21.7 percent 73 percent (Very happy). More:Are Pac-12 schools ASU, Arizona a package deal in college conference realignment? Once Jacksonville State officially goes to the FBS and Kennesaw State begins its transition, the ASUN will be left with four playoff eligible teams in 2023 Central Arkansas, Eastern Kentucky, Austin Peay and North Alabama remain., The Big South has gone through a gauntlet of departures recently, with seven schools departing in the last two years. We take a lot of pride in our G5 coverage and the fans that want to read it. 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. Matt Wadleigh of Trojans Wire wrote:If Arizona leaves, it will almost certainly be for the Big 12. Jul 23 2021. Steinbrechers approval improved in the 3s and 4s. The MAC looked at several options, most notably WKU and Middle Tennessee. Bryant gives the Big South six football teams in 2022. 30.5 percent 53.6 percent (Not happy) He has covered numerous NCAA championship events, including the FCS Championship, DI Track & Field Championships and Men's Frozen Four. Moving from the FCS The following teams are moving from the FCS to the FBS level: In 2022, James Madison Follow Kevin McGuire on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. time and risk move in lockstep in the realignment game. 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. 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. While the remaining Pac-12 members ponder their next broadcast rights deal, the network presses on with more questions than ever. Stonehill was a charter member of the NE10. How happy are you with C-USAs TV situation? 3.3 percent (Not happy) The transfer portal is a two-way street. 23.6 percent It's simple, free and connects you to other South Florida Bulls fans! And if expansion is the decision, San Diego State stands as the obvious call. That dropped to 68.1 percent. And a minor revival could be a real 229 posts. 32.2 percent (Very likely). Id say yes. Unsurprisingly, G5 fans see NIL widening the gap between the P5 and the G5. 1. 6.5 percent (Best league) Ten years later, DirecTV still doesnt carry the networks though it turns out the leagues own presidents once turned down that opportunity. 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? North Carolina A&T was a power in the all-HBCU conference MEAC before struggling in a 5-6 2021 season. As it turns out that isnt for a lack of trying, just not on the Mountain Wests part. 2. Could March Madness get Utah Valley coach Mark Madsen dancing again. 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. Sep 3 2021. Thompson also noted that the MW doesnt have to do anything, at the moment, but is aware of the options available to it, in the event further realignment happens. 3. 25.8 percent But she was basically only brought in to help CUSA get better at basketball, and shes definitely done that. Its a great conference that doesnt get the recognition it deserves. 24.5 percent (Not happy) picked picked up in worst trade of 2022 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. Sign In; or; Jul 1 2022. College Football Conference Realignment Rumors and SEC Expansion News. Some rumors exist that Rice and SMU, former Southwest Conference members own the name Southwest Conference. All Rights Reserved. The Pac-12 just now emerged from their exclusive negotiating window with ESPNwith no new deal. How happy are you with the Sun Belts TV situation? According to Charley Walters, a sports columnist for Pioneer Press, the Big 12 is said to be quietly seeking Minnesota as an expansion target. It has an ironclad geographic identity. Hampton departs its former conference for the CAA in 2022. 5.6 percent (Very happy). Support local journalism: Subscribe toazcentral.comtoday. How happy are you with the AACs future membership post-realignment? To maintain automatic-qualifying bids, conferences have initiated associations between each other to remain eligible. So what we are left with is no longer a P5 and Group of Others system. 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