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sports9 hours ago•4 min saved

Georgia’s Kirby Smart backs SEC independence to set its own rules and playoff

Georgia coach Kirby Smart said he would support the SEC breaking away from the current national structure to govern its own rules and potentially run its own playoff, echoing comments from Georgia president Jere Morehead. While an SEC-only playoff isn’t imminent due to the College Football Playoff contract through 2031-32, the discussion centers on financial stability and autonomy for the conference to fund all sports on a more equal footing.

via The New York Times|

#college-football #conference-realignment #finances

sports3 months ago•5 min saved

Hornets Head to MAC as Football-Only Member

Sacramento State is joining the Mid-American Conference as a football-only member, expanding MAC’s football footprint while the Hornets’ other sports stay in their current conference.

via Mid-American Conference|

#college-football #conference-realignment #football

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

MAC Welcomes Sacramento State as Football-Only FBS Member

The MAC voted to add Sacramento State as a football-only member, moving the Hornets from FCS to FBS this season for an $18 million entry fee, making them the first West Coast program to jump to FBS in 57 years and effectively replacing Northern Illinois in the conference; no MAC schedules for 2026 have been released yet.

via On3|

#conference-realignment #fbs #fcs

sports3 months ago•2 min saved

Bison to Join Mountain West as Football-Only Member in 2026

The Mountain West Conference announced that North Dakota State University will join as a football-only member beginning July 1, 2026, with a two-year transition during which NDSU will be ineligible for the MW Championship Game and postseason until 2028. The move aims to raise the conference's football profile, with NDSU's FCS program having won 10 of the last 15 national titles and maintaining strong national exposure. NDSU will play a full MW schedule in 2026 but cannot compete for the conference title or bowls until 2028, while the MW finalizes its new membership model that includes all-sport and affiliate members.

via Mountain West Conference|

#college-football #conference-realignment #fbs-transition

sports7 months ago•4 min saved

College Football's Coaching Crisis: Buyouts, Revenue, and Uncertainty

The college football landscape is in flux, with coaching changes, team struggles, and conference realignments creating a 'strange place' in the sport, leading to a chaotic coaching carousel and uncertain future for many programs.

via On3|

#coaching-carousel #college-football #conference-realignment

sports8 months ago•1 min saved

Oregon State Football: From Joke to Tragedy and Close Calls

Oregon State's football program has deteriorated from being considered a joke to facing a tragic situation, partly due to conference realignment and questionable coaching decisions, highlighting the need for a more thorough search for leadership rather than reactive hiring.

via OregonLive.com|

#coaching-changes #college-football #conference-realignment

education8 months ago•2 min saved

Lawsuit Challenges UNC's Hidden Hiring of Bill Belichick

A lawsuit alleges that the University of North Carolina illegally hired Bill Belichick behind closed doors and concealed discussions about conference realignment, accusing the university of systematic misuse of closed sessions to hide policy debates from the public.

via New York Post|

#bill-belichick #closed-sessions #conference-realignment

sports8 months ago•0 min saved

Missouri-Kansas Rivalry Remains Fierce After 14 Years

The article discusses whether conference realignment has ended a historic college football rivalry, concluding that despite challenges, the rivalry persists, though the story is complex and emotionally charged.

via The Washington Post|

#college-football #columbia-mo #conference-realignment

sports9 months ago•4 min saved

Kansas State and Iowa State Prepare for Final Farmageddon Clash in Ireland

The article discusses the historic Farmageddon rivalry between Iowa State and Kansas State, which is ending in 2027 due to conference realignment challenges, highlighting the importance of tradition and local rivalries in college football amidst the sport's commercialization.

via ESPN|

#college-football #conference-realignment #farmageddon-rivalry

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

Kansas Athletics Receives $300M Donation from David Booth for Gateway Project

A $300 million donation to the University of Kansas athletic program, especially benefiting football, has sparked speculation about potential conference realignment, with insiders suggesting KU could be a candidate for the Big Ten or SEC as the university invests heavily in its sports programs.

via Sports Illustrated|

#big-ten #conference-realignment #david-booth-donation

sports9 months ago•5 min saved

The Evolution of College Sports Over 25 Years

College sports have undergone radical changes over the past 25 years, including the rise of NIL, conference realignments, playoff expansions, and legendary coaching careers, transforming the landscape into a highly commercialized and chaotic environment.

via Sports Illustrated|

#coaching-legends #college-football #conference-realignment

sports10 months ago•9 min saved

North Carolina Explores SEC Move Amid College Football Realignment Rumors

The article discusses North Carolina Tar Heels' potential move from the ACC to the SEC, driven by financial incentives and strategic positioning, but emphasizes that such a move is not imminent and faces significant hurdles, including institutional and regional considerations, with a possible shift in college sports landscape by 2030.

via SBNation.com|

#college-sports #conference-realignment #north-carolina

sports10 months ago•1 min saved

North Carolina Eyes Move to SEC Amid Conference Reshuffle

North Carolina is considering a move from the ACC to the SEC, potentially leading a group of schools seeking conference realignment, influenced by financial and branding opportunities, with the current ACC exit fee being a significant factor.

via FootballScoop.com|

#acc #college-sports #conference-realignment

sports10 months ago•1 min saved

Big 12 Rejects Memphis' $200 Million Join Proposal

The University of Memphis proposed an unprecedented deal to join the Big 12, including forfeiting media rights revenue and allowing removal before the current TV deal expires, but the league's athletic directors rejected the offer, indicating no interest in adding Memphis despite the school's significant concessions.

via Awful Announcing|

#big-12 #college-sports #conference-realignment

sports10 months ago•4 min saved

Louisiana Tech Joins Sun Belt Conference After Texas State's Departure

Louisiana Tech University has accepted an invitation to join the Sun Belt Conference by July 2027, aiming to enhance regional rivalries, student-athlete experience, and athletic success, with the move supported by university leadership and the conference.

via LA Tech Athletics|

#college-athletics #conference-realignment #louisiana-tech