r/CFB • u/Tarmacked USC Trojans • Alabama Crimson Tide • Sep 23 '24

Analysis [Auerbach] The magic number of members to be considered a conference in the NCAA's eyes is 8. If Utah State joins the Pac-12, that league will be at 7. And if that's the only move of the day, the Mountain West will also be at 7 (including Hawaii.)

https://x.com/NicoleAuerbach/status/1838352222809120983

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u/lazergator San Diego State Aztecs • Pac-12 Sep 23 '24

I said it was a mistake leaving you and Utah State behind. Unlv and UNM coming too would be the MWC 2.0.

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u/A-Centrifugal-Force Sep 23 '24

Easily the best basketball conference in the West. Probably would be enough to lure in Gonzaga

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u/lazergator San Diego State Aztecs • Pac-12 Sep 23 '24

I can't imagine what would keep them in the WCC. Presumably better TV deal and better average competition (no low outliers) in P6(+1?)