It makes a little more sense for some sorting rather than backfilling with FCS schools. The ones that can (or think they can) hack it maximize their revenue, while the rest can be more competitive. This could be a precursor to the rumored Super League, but for G5 rather than B10/SEC/ACC.
I agree, we are reaching the point there just are not too many schools left that are worth bringing up to the P5 level, I could see schools like Memphis joining the P6 and maybe UNLV but after that the picking are getting slim.
Can make the same argument about the big12 without texas / ou
Fine, but nearly every school in the new Big XII is worth more than the most valuable brand in the new PAC.
That would be like if the Big12 was only Texas tech and OkSt. Not the way it’s currently constructed. I honestly have no idea what they hope to accomplish with this move. I actually think it makes it harder for them to get a playoff birth then if they left it alone.
Easy with the Sydney Sweeney comp there chief but I agree with your point
Sweeney following breast reduction surgery is probably a more accurate comp.
If they can get an 8 team league, then beginning in 2026 they would get one of the bids for the playoff according to the Athletic.
Correct as at that point they would be an actual conference. But it’s not an auto bid and would be no different then if they just stayed in the mountain west.
Here is what the Athletic article says:
Only if they were the highest ranked conference champ. Could easily be the MAC or any other conference that gets a win over a P4 program and has a good year. If they joined the MWC it wouldn’t be any different and you could argue it would now be harder for the MWC schools that left.
