"That's the critical question," that Big 12 consultant said. In an expanded playoff, Power Five leagues are expected to net way north of $100 million each just for participating. The Power Five get $66 million each annually. Those Group of Five conferences currently split $90 million per year from the CFP. But as recent events have proven, nothing is certain, including playoff expansion itself. That's a win for the Group of Five, which would have an automatic spot (or two) to compete for each year.
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As proposed, an expanded 12-team playoff would include the top six conference champions plus six at-large teams. When and how the CFP expands could take a while. The alliance was formed essentially as a way to address the SEC's perceived growing power over the sport. Those alliance commissioners also didn't invite the Big 12 to their exclusive club. "We feel this is a very strong, solid, powerful first step to say things will be OK. "The Power Five is still the Power Five," said Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren. Commissioners of the Big Ten, ACC and Pac-12 went out of their way to compliment the Big 12 last month. The newly-formed "alliance" is on board with the Big 12. A Big 12 AD who helped vet the four schools agreed. Commissioner Bob Bowlsby told CBS Sports that his league retaining Power Five status is not a concern. I don't think that's going to change."īig 12 sources agree.
"Do they earn that? I think the answer is yes. "There's a qualitative fan viewpoint: Do they play adequate football?" said an advisor to the Big 12 expansion process. The move fell apart, the Big East became a basketball-only league, and Aresco formed the AAC. Back then, he attempted to expand Big East football by adding teams like San Diego State and Boise State to the UConns of his league. It has rising programs in San Jose State, Fresno State, Nevada and San Diego State.Īresco may want to try a coast-to-coast move like what he considered nine years ago. If commissioner Craig Thompson keeps Boise State, the Mountain West would become the most powerful Group of Five conference. Obviously, adding any or all those teams would impact the Mountain West, Conference USA and/or Sun Belt.Īresco seemingly will have to do something. North Texas: Another Texas candidate with a loyal fan base and impressive facilities.Influential booster Tilman Fertitta is fully onboard. Jeff Traylor has quickly turned around the team surrounded by Texas schoolboy talent. UTSA: Replacement program from the Lone Star State.Appalachian State: An isolated but a proven winner at this level.Louisiana: Billy Napier has proven you can win big in Lafayette, Louisiana.Boise State: An aggressive pursuit of the Broncos cooled when COVID-19 hit in March 2020.
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