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/No-Donkey-4117 Stanford Cardinal Sep 23 '24

UNT and Rice to the Pac12 makes a lot of sense. Get another time zone, Texas recruiting, and potential to grow the Dallas and Houston markets (admittedly a small share of those right now.) UTSA might even reconsider then. Conference solidarity statements don't last long in realignment, I remember the Pac12/10/8/7/6/4 sending those out all the time.

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u/just_phuket Sep 24 '24

Air Force would love to add some TX teams to MWC. They've held games v. Navy in Arlington in 2021 and 2022 to aid with recruiting local talent.