if you could build a conference from scratch how would you do it?

for me it would be the current big 10 plus syracuse & colorado (feeding my homerism)

In terms of a basketball league, I'd put the New Big East with SLU, Notre Dame, VCU, and Gonzaga.

I don't watch college football, so not much help there.

As for my school (SLU), 1 option: Big East.

Here is my choice:

Boston College
Connecticut
Syracuse
Rutgers
Penn State
Pitt
Cincinnati
Louisville
Notre Dame
Virginia Tech
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia Tech
Florida State

Give me all of the FBS schools which are closest to Va Tech campus:


That would include (Inner Circle):
Pittsburgh (ACC)
W Virginia (B12)
Virginia (ACC)
Kentucky (SEC)
Tennessee (SEC)
Clemson (ACC)
S Carolina (SEC)
Wake Forest (ACC)
N Carolina (ACC)
Duke (ACC)
N C State (ACC)

That gives 11 + Va Tech = 12. NOTE: Va Tech is already in the same conference with most of these teams. In place of the 4 which are NOT in the ACC, we pick up Louisville & Ga Tech from the outer circle, plus FSU & Miami which I also like, plus Syracuse & Boston College to get to 14.

Duke, Wake Forest, Miami (Florida), Vanderbilt, Tulane, SMU, TCU, Baylor, Rice, Army, Navy, Air Force.

Southern private universities plus the service academies.

For Syracuse itself this would probably be the ideal conference.

Connecticut
Pitt
Syracuse
West Virginia

Maryland
Rutgers
Virginia
Virginia Tech

Duke
North Carolina
NC State
Wake Forest

Clemson
Florida State
Georgia Tech
Miami

Everyone Independent Conference....

Quote:University of Akron Akron Zips Akron Ohio Mid-American Conference
University of Alabama Alabama Crimson Tide Tuscaloosa Alabama Southeastern Conference
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University Alabama A&M Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs Huntsville Alabama Southwestern Athletic Conference
University of Alabama at Birmingham UAB Blazers Birmingham Alabama Conference USA
Alabama State University Alabama State Hornets and Lady Hornets Montgomery Alabama Southwestern Athletic Conference
University at Albany, SUNY Albany Great Danes Albany New York America East Conference
Alcorn State University Braves and Lady Braves Lorman Mississippi Southwestern Athletic Conference
American University American Eagles Washington District of Columbia Patriot League
Appalachian State University Appalachian State Mountaineers Boone North Carolina Southern Conference[A 1]
University of Arizona Arizona Wildcats Tucson Arizona Pacific-12 Conference
Arizona State University Arizona State Sun Devils Tempe Arizona Pacific-12 Conference
University of Arkansas Arkansas Razorbacks and Lady'Backs[A 2] Fayetteville Arkansas Southeastern Conference
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Arkansas–Little Rock Trojans Little Rock Arkansas Sun Belt Conference
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Arkansas–Pine Bluff Golden Lions Pine Bluff Arkansas Southwestern Athletic Conference
Arkansas State University Arkansas State Red Wolves Jonesboro Arkansas Sun Belt Conference
Auburn University Auburn Tigers Auburn Alabama Southeastern Conference
Austin Peay State University Austin Peay Governors and Lady Govs Clarksville Tennessee Ohio Valley Conference
Ball State University Ball State Cardinals Muncie Indiana Mid-American Conference
Baylor University Baylor Bears and Lady Bears Waco Texas Big 12 Conference
Belmont University Belmont Bruins Nashville Tennessee Ohio Valley Conference
Bethune-Cookman University Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Daytona Beach Florida Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Binghamton University Binghamton Bearcats Vestal New York America East Conference
Boise State University Boise State Broncos Boise Idaho Mountain West Conference
Boston College Boston College Eagles Chestnut Hill Massachusetts Atlantic Coast Conference
Boston University Boston University Terriers Boston Massachusetts Patriot League
Bowling Green State University Bowling Green Falcons Bowling Green Ohio Mid-American Conference
Bradley University Bradley Braves Peoria Illinois Missouri Valley Conference
Brigham Young University BYU Cougars Provo Utah West Coast Conference
Brown University Brown Bears Providence Rhode Island Ivy League
Bryant University Bryant Bulldogs Smithfield Rhode Island Northeast Conference
Bucknell University Bucknell Bison Lewisburg Pennsylvania Patriot League
University at Buffalo, SUNY Buffalo Bulls Buffalo New York Mid-American Conference
Butler University Butler Bulldogs Indianapolis Indiana Big East Conference
University of California, Berkeley California Golden Bears Berkeley California Pacific-12 Conference
University of California, Davis UC Davis Aggies Davis California Big West Conference
University of California, Irvine UC Irvine Anteaters Irvine California Big West Conference
University of California, Los Angeles UCLA Bruins Los Angeles California Pacific-12 Conference
California Polytechnic State University Cal Poly Mustangs San Luis Obispo California Big West Conference
University of California, Riverside UC Riverside Highlanders Riverside California Big West Conference
University of California, Santa Barbara UC Santa Barbara Gauchos Santa Barbara California Big West Conference
California State University, Bakersfield Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners Bakersfield California Western Athletic Conference
California State University, Fresno Fresno State Bulldogs Fresno California Mountain West Conference
California State University, Fullerton Cal State Fullerton Titans Fullerton California Big West Conference
California State University, Long Beach Long Beach State 49ers[A 3] Long Beach California Big West Conference
California State University, Northridge Cal State Northridge Matadors Northridge California Big West Conference
California State University, Sacramento Sacramento State Hornets Sacramento California Big Sky Conference
Campbell University Campbell Fighting Camels and Lady Camels Buies Creek North Carolina Big South Conference
Canisius College Canisius Golden Griffins Buffalo New York Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
University of Central Arkansas Central Arkansas Bears and Sugar Bears Conway Arkansas Southland Conference
Central Connecticut State University Central Connecticut State Blue Devils New Britain Connecticut Northeast Conference
University of Central Florida UCF Knights Orlando Florida American Athletic Conference
Central Michigan University Central Michigan Chippewas Mount Pleasant Michigan Mid-American Conference
College of Charleston College of Charleston Cougars Charleston South Carolina Colonial Athletic Association
Charleston Southern University Charleston Southern Buccaneers and Lady Bucs Charleston South Carolina Big South Conference
Chicago State University Chicago State Cougars Chicago Illinois Western Athletic Conference
University of Cincinnati Cincinnati Bearcats Cincinnati Ohio American Athletic Conference
The Citadel The Citadel Bulldogs Charleston South Carolina Southern Conference
Clemson University Clemson Tigers Clemson South Carolina Atlantic Coast Conference
Cleveland State University Cleveland State Vikings Cleveland Ohio Horizon League
Coastal Carolina University Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and Lady Chants Conway South Carolina Big South Conference
Colgate University Colgate Raiders Hamilton New York Patriot League
University of Colorado at Boulder Colorado Buffaloes Boulder Colorado Pacific-12 Conference
Colorado State University Colorado State Rams Fort Collins Colorado Mountain West Conference
Columbia University Columbia Lions Manhattan New York Ivy League
University of Connecticut Connecticut Huskies Storrs Connecticut American Athletic Conference
Coppin State University Coppin State Eagles Baltimore Maryland Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Cornell University Cornell Big Red Ithaca New York Ivy League
Creighton University Creighton Bluejays Omaha Nebraska Big East Conference
Dartmouth College Dartmouth Big Green Hanover New Hampshire Ivy League
Davidson College Davidson Wildcats Davidson North Carolina Southern Conference[A 4]
University of Dayton Dayton Flyers Dayton Ohio Atlantic 10 Conference
University of Delaware Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens Newark Delaware Colonial Athletic Association
Delaware State University Delaware State Hornets and Lady Hornets Dover Delaware Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
University of Denver Denver Pioneers Denver Colorado The Summit League
DePaul University DePaul Blue Demons Chicago Illinois Big East Conference
University of Detroit Mercy Detroit Titans Detroit Michigan Horizon League
Drake University Drake Bulldogs Des Moines Iowa Missouri Valley Conference
Drexel University Drexel Dragons Philadelphia Pennsylvania Colonial Athletic Association
Duke University Duke Blue Devils Durham North Carolina Atlantic Coast Conference
Duquesne University Duquesne Dukes Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Atlantic 10 Conference
East Carolina University East Carolina Pirates and Lady Pirates Greenville North Carolina Conference USA[A 5]
East Tennessee State University East Tennessee State Buccaneers and Lady Bucs Johnson City Tennessee Atlantic Sun Conference[A 6]
Eastern Illinois University Eastern Illinois Panthers Charleston Illinois Ohio Valley Conference
Eastern Kentucky University Eastern Kentucky Colonels and Lady Colonels Richmond Kentucky Ohio Valley Conference
Eastern Michigan University Eastern Michigan Eagles Ypsilanti Michigan Mid-American Conference
Eastern Washington University Eastern Washington Eagles Cheney Washington Big Sky Conference
Elon University Elon Phoenix Elon North Carolina Southern Conference[A 7]
University of Evansville Evansville Purple Aces Evansville Indiana Missouri Valley Conference
Fairfield University Fairfield Stags Fairfield Connecticut Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Fairleigh Dickinson University Fairleigh Dickinson Knights Hackensack New Jersey Northeast Conference
University of Florida Florida Gators Gainesville Florida Southeastern Conference
Florida A&M University Florida A&M Rattlers and Lady Rattlers Tallahassee Florida Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Florida Atlantic University Florida Atlantic Owls Boca Raton Florida Conference USA
Florida Gulf Coast University Florida Gulf Coast Eagles Fort Myers Florida Atlantic Sun Conference
Florida International University FIU Panthers Miami Florida Conference USA
Florida State University Florida State Seminoles Tallahassee Florida Atlantic Coast Conference
Fordham University Fordham Rams Bronx New York Atlantic 10 Conference
Furman University Furman Paladins and Lady Paladins Greenville South Carolina Southern Conference
Gardner–Webb University Gardner–Webb Runnin' Bulldogs Boiling Springs North Carolina Big South Conference
George Mason University George Mason Patriots Fairfax Virginia Atlantic 10 Conference
George Washington University George Washington Colonials Washington District of Columbia Atlantic 10 Conference
Georgetown University Georgetown Hoyas Washington District of Columbia Big East Conference
University of Georgia Georgia Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs[A 8] Athens Georgia Southeastern Conference
Georgia Institute of Technology Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Atlanta Georgia Atlantic Coast Conference
Georgia Southern University Georgia Southern Eagles and Lady Eagles Statesboro Georgia Southern Conference[A 1]
Georgia State University Georgia State Panthers Atlanta Georgia Sun Belt Conference
Gonzaga University Gonzaga Bulldogs Spokane Washington West Coast Conference
Grambling State University Grambling State Tigers and Lady Tigers Grambling Louisiana Southwestern Athletic Conference
Hampton University Hampton Pirates and Lady Pirates Hampton Virginia Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
University of Hartford Hartford Hawks West Hartford Connecticut America East Conference
Harvard University Harvard Crimson Cambridge[A 9] Massachusetts Ivy League
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Hawaiʻi Rainbow Warriors and Rainbow Wahine[A 10] Honolulu Hawaii Big West Conference
High Point University High Point Panthers High Point North Carolina Big South Conference
Hofstra University Hofstra Pride Hempstead New York Colonial Athletic Association
College of the Holy Cross Holy Cross Crusaders Worcester Massachusetts Patriot League
University of Houston Houston Cougars Houston Texas American Athletic Conference
Houston Baptist University Houston Baptist Huskies Houston Texas Southland Conference
Howard University Howard Bison and Lady Bison Washington District of Columbia Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
University of Idaho Idaho Vandals Moscow Idaho Western Athletic Conference[A 11]
Idaho State University Idaho State Bengals Pocatello Idaho Big Sky Conference
University of Illinois at Chicago UIC Flames[A 12] Chicago Illinois Horizon League
Illinois State University Illinois State Redbirds Normal Illinois Missouri Valley Conference
University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign Illinois Fighting Illini Urbana–Champaign Illinois Big Ten Conference
Indiana State University Indiana State Sycamores Terre Haute Indiana Missouri Valley Conference
Indiana University Indiana Hoosiers Bloomington Indiana Big Ten Conference
Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne IPFW Mastodons Fort Wayne Indiana The Summit League
Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis IUPUI Jaguars Indianapolis Indiana The Summit League
Iona College Iona Gaels New Rochelle New York Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
University of Iowa Iowa Hawkeyes Iowa City Iowa Big Ten Conference
Iowa State University Iowa State Cyclones Ames Iowa Big 12 Conference
Jackson State University Jackson State Tigers and Lady Tigers Jackson Mississippi Southwestern Athletic Conference
Jacksonville University Jacksonville Dolphins Jacksonville Florida Atlantic Sun Conference
Jacksonville State University Jacksonville State Gamecocks Jacksonville Alabama Ohio Valley Conference
James Madison University James Madison Dukes Harrisonburg Virginia Colonial Athletic Association
University of Kansas Kansas Jayhawks Lawrence Kansas Big 12 Conference
Kansas State University Kansas State Wildcats Manhattan Kansas Big 12 Conference
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw State Owls and Lady Owls Kennesaw Georgia Atlantic Sun Conference
Kent State University Kent State Golden Flashes Kent Ohio Mid-American Conference
University of Kentucky Kentucky Wildcats Lexington Kentucky Southeastern Conference
La Salle University La Salle Explorers Philadelphia Pennsylvania Atlantic 10 Conference
Lafayette College Lafayette Leopards Easton Pennsylvania Patriot League
Lamar University Lamar Cardinals and Lady Cardinals Beaumont Texas Southland Conference
Lehigh University Lehigh Mountain Hawks Bethlehem Pennsylvania Patriot League
Liberty University Liberty Flames and Lady Flames Lynchburg Virginia Big South Conference
Lipscomb University Lipscomb Bisons and Lady Bisons Nashville Tennessee Atlantic Sun Conference
Long Island University–Brooklyn Long Island Blackbirds Brooklyn New York Northeast Conference
Longwood University Longwood Lancers Farmville Virginia Big South Conference
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Louisiana–Lafayette Ragin' Cajuns Lafayette Louisiana Sun Belt Conference
University of Louisiana at Monroe Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks Monroe Louisiana Sun Belt Conference
Louisiana State University LSU Tigers and Lady Tigers Baton Rouge Louisiana Southeastern Conference
Louisiana Tech University Louisiana Tech Bulldogs and Lady Techsters Ruston Louisiana Conference USA
University of Louisville Louisville Cardinals Louisville Kentucky American Athletic Conference[A 13]
Loyola Marymount University Loyola Marymount Lions Los Angeles California West Coast Conference
Loyola University Chicago Loyola Ramblers[A 14] Chicago Illinois Missouri Valley Conference
Loyola University Maryland Loyola Greyhounds Baltimore Maryland Patriot League
University of Maine Maine Black Bears Orono Maine America East Conference
Manhattan College Manhattan Jaspers and Lady Jaspers Riverdale New York Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Marist College Marist Red Foxes Poughkeepsie New York Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Marquette University Marquette Golden Eagles Milwaukee Wisconsin Big East Conference
Marshall University Marshall Thundering Herd Huntington West Virginia Conference USA
University of Maryland, Baltimore County UMBC Retrievers Catonsville Maryland America East Conference
University of Maryland, College Park Maryland Terrapins College Park Maryland Atlantic Coast Conference[A 15]
University of Maryland Eastern Shore UMES Hawks and Lady Hawks Princess Anne Maryland Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
University of Massachusetts Amherst Massachusetts Minutemen and Minutewomen[A 16] Amherst Massachusetts Atlantic 10 Conference
McNeese State University McNeese State Cowboys and Cowgirls Lake Charles Louisiana Southland Conference
University of Memphis Memphis Tigers and Lady Tigers Memphis Tennessee American Athletic Conference
Mercer University Mercer Bears Macon Georgia Atlantic Sun Conference[A 6]
University of Miami Miami Hurricanes[A 17] Coral Gables Florida Atlantic Coast Conference
Miami University Miami RedHawks[A 18] Oxford Ohio Mid-American Conference
University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines Ann Arbor Michigan Big Ten Conference
Michigan State University Michigan State Spartans East Lansing Michigan Big Ten Conference
Middle Tennessee State University Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Murfreesboro Tennessee Conference USA
University of Minnesota Minnesota Golden Gophers Minneapolis–Saint Paul Minnesota Big Ten Conference
University of Mississippi Ole Miss Rebels[A 19] Oxford Mississippi Southeastern Conference
Mississippi State University Mississippi State Bulldogs Starkville Mississippi Southeastern Conference
Mississippi Valley State University Mississippi Valley State Delta Devils and Devilettes Itta Bena Mississippi Southwestern Athletic Conference
University of Missouri Missouri Tigers Columbia Missouri Southeastern Conference
University of Missouri–Kansas City UMKC Kangaroos Kansas City Missouri Western Athletic Conference
Missouri State University Missouri State Bears and Lady Bears Springfield Missouri Missouri Valley Conference
Monmouth University Monmouth Hawks West Long Branch New Jersey Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
University of Montana Montana Grizzlies[A 20] Missoula Montana Big Sky Conference
Montana State University Montana State Bobcats Bozeman Montana Big Sky Conference
Morehead State University Morehead State Eagles Morehead Kentucky Ohio Valley Conference
Morgan State University Morgan State Bears and Lady Bears Baltimore Maryland Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Mount St. Mary's University Mount Saint Mary's Mountaineers Emmitsburg Maryland Northeast Conference
Murray State University Murray State Racers and Lady Racers[A 21] Murray Kentucky Ohio Valley Conference
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nebraska Cornhuskers Lincoln Nebraska Big Ten Conference
University of Nevada, Las Vegas UNLV Rebels[A 22] Paradise Nevada Mountain West Conference
University of Nevada, Reno Nevada Wolf Pack Reno Nevada Mountain West Conference
University of New Hampshire New Hampshire Wildcats Durham New Hampshire America East Conference
New Jersey Institute of Technology NJIT Highlanders Newark New Jersey Great West Conference[A 23]
University of New Mexico New Mexico Lobos Albuquerque New Mexico Mountain West Conference
New Mexico State University New Mexico State Aggies Las Cruces New Mexico Western Athletic Conference
University of New Orleans New Orleans Privateers New Orleans Louisiana Southland Conference
Niagara University Niagara Purple Eagles Lewiston New York Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Nicholls State University Nicholls State Colonels Thibodaux Louisiana Southland Conference
Norfolk State University Norfolk State Spartans Norfolk Virginia Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University North Carolina A&T Aggies Greensboro North Carolina Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
University of North Carolina at Asheville UNC Asheville Bulldogs Asheville North Carolina Big South Conference
North Carolina Central University North Carolina Central Eagles Durham North Carolina Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill North Carolina Tar Heels Chapel Hill North Carolina Atlantic Coast Conference
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte 49ers Charlotte North Carolina Conference USA
University of North Carolina at Greensboro UNC Greensboro Spartans Greensboro North Carolina Southern Conference
North Carolina State University NC State Wolfpack Raleigh North Carolina Atlantic Coast Conference
University of North Carolina Wilmington UNC Wilmington Seahawks Wilmington North Carolina Colonial Athletic Association
University of North Dakota North Dakota[A 24] Grand Forks North Dakota Big Sky Conference
North Dakota State University North Dakota State Bison Fargo North Dakota The Summit League
University of North Florida North Florida Ospreys and Lady Ospreys Jacksonville Florida Atlantic Sun Conference
University of North Texas North Texas Mean Green Denton Texas Conference USA
Northeastern University Northeastern Huskies Boston Massachusetts Colonial Athletic Association
Northern Arizona University Northern Arizona Lumberjacks Flagstaff Arizona Big Sky Conference
University of Northern Colorado Northern Colorado Bears Greeley Colorado Big Sky Conference
Northern Illinois University Northern Illinois Huskies DeKalb Illinois Mid-American Conference
University of Northern Iowa Northern Iowa Panthers Cedar Falls Iowa Missouri Valley Conference
Northwestern State University Northwestern State Demons and Lady Demons Natchitoches Louisiana Southland Conference
Northwestern University Northwestern Wildcats Evanston Illinois Big Ten Conference
University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Fighting Irish South Bend Indiana Atlantic Coast Conference
Oakland University Oakland Golden Grizzlies Rochester Michigan Horizon League
Ohio University Ohio Bobcats Athens Ohio Mid-American Conference
Ohio State University Ohio State Buckeyes Columbus Ohio Big Ten Conference
University of Oklahoma Oklahoma Sooners Norman Oklahoma Big 12 Conference
Oklahoma State University–Stillwater Oklahoma State Cowboys and Cowgirls Stillwater Oklahoma Big 12 Conference
Old Dominion University Old Dominion Monarchs and Lady Monarchs Norfolk Virginia Conference USA
Oral Roberts University Oral Roberts Golden Eagles Tulsa Oklahoma Southland Conference
University of Oregon Oregon Ducks Eugene Oregon Pacific-12 Conference
Oregon State University Oregon State Beavers Corvallis Oregon Pacific-12 Conference
University of the Pacific Pacific Tigers Stockton California West Coast Conference
University of Pennsylvania Penn Quakers Philadelphia Pennsylvania Ivy League
Pennsylvania State University Penn State Nittany Lions[A 25] State College Pennsylvania Big Ten Conference
Pepperdine University Pepperdine Waves Malibu California West Coast Conference
University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Panthers[A 26] Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Atlantic Coast Conference
University of Portland Portland Pilots Portland Oregon West Coast Conference
Portland State University Portland State Vikings Portland Oregon Big Sky Conference
Prairie View A&M University Prairie View A&M Panthers and Lady Panthers Prairie View Texas Southwestern Athletic Conference
Presbyterian College Presbyterian Blue Hose Clinton South Carolina Big South Conference
Princeton University Princeton Tigers Princeton New Jersey Ivy League
Providence College Providence Friars Providence Rhode Island Big East Conference
Purdue University Purdue Boilermakers West Lafayette Indiana Big Ten Conference
Quinnipiac University Quinnipiac Bobcats Hamden Connecticut Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Radford University Radford Highlanders Radford Virginia Big South Conference
University of Rhode Island Rhode Island Rams Kingston Rhode Island Atlantic 10 Conference
Rice University Rice Owls Houston Texas Conference USA
University of Richmond Richmond Spiders Richmond Virginia Atlantic 10 Conference
Rider University Rider Broncs Lawrenceville New Jersey Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Robert Morris University Robert Morris Colonials Moon Township Pennsylvania Northeast Conference
Rutgers University Rutgers Scarlet Knights New Brunswick New Jersey American Athletic Conference[A 27]
Sacred Heart University Sacred Heart Pioneers Fairfield Connecticut Northeast Conference
St. Bonaventure University St. Bonaventure Bonnies St. Bonaventure New York Atlantic 10 Conference
St. Francis College St. Francis Terriers[A 28] Brooklyn New York Northeast Conference
Saint Francis University Saint Francis Red Flash[A 29] Loretto Pennsylvania Northeast Conference
St. John's University St. John's Red Storm[A 30] Jamaica New York Big East Conference
Saint Joseph's University Saint Joseph's Hawks[A 31] Philadelphia Pennsylvania Atlantic 10 Conference
Saint Louis University Saint Louis Billikens St. Louis Missouri Atlantic 10 Conference
Saint Mary's College of California Saint Mary's Gaels Moraga California West Coast Conference
Saint Peter's University Saint Peter's Peacocks and Peahens Jersey City New Jersey Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
Sam Houston State University Sam Houston State Bearkats Huntsville Texas Southland Conference
Samford University Samford Bulldogs Homewood Alabama Southern Conference
University of San Diego San Diego Toreros San Diego California West Coast Conference
San Diego State University San Diego State Aztecs San Diego California Mountain West Conference
University of San Francisco San Francisco Dons San Francisco California West Coast Conference
San Jose State University San Jose State Spartans San Jose California Mountain West Conference
Santa Clara University Santa Clara Broncos Santa Clara California West Coast Conference
Savannah State University Savannah State Tigers and Lady Tigers Savannah Georgia Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
Seattle University Seattle Redhawks Seattle Washington Western Athletic Conference
Seton Hall University Seton Hall Pirates South Orange New Jersey Big East Conference
Siena College Siena Saints Loudonville New York Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference
University of South Alabama South Alabama Jaguars Mobile Alabama Sun Belt Conference
University of South Carolina South Carolina Gamecocks Columbia South Carolina Southeastern Conference
South Carolina State University South Carolina State Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs Orangeburg South Carolina Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference
University of South Carolina Upstate South Carolina Upstate Spartans[A 32] Spartanburg South Carolina Atlantic Sun Conference
University of South Dakota South Dakota Coyotes Vermillion South Dakota The Summit League
South Dakota State University South Dakota State Jackrabbits Brookings South Dakota The Summit League
University of South Florida South Florida Bulls Tampa Florida American Athletic Conference
Southeast Missouri State University Southeast Missouri Redhawks Cape Girardeau Missouri Ohio Valley Conference
Southeastern Louisiana University Southeastern Louisiana Lions and Lady Lions Hammond Louisiana Southland Conference
University of Southern California USC Trojans[A 33][A 34] Los Angeles California Pacific-12 Conference
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Southern Illinois Salukis Carbondale Illinois Missouri Valley Conference
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville SIU Edwardsville Cougars[A 35] Edwardsville Illinois Ohio Valley Conference
Southern Methodist University SMU Mustangs University Park Texas American Athletic Conference
University of Southern Mississippi Southern Miss Golden Eagles Hattiesburg Mississippi Conference USA
Southern University Southern Jaguars and Lady Jaguars Baton Rouge Louisiana Southwestern Athletic Conference
Southern Utah University Southern Utah Thunderbirds and Lady Thunderbirds Cedar City Utah Big Sky Conference
Stanford University Stanford Cardinal Palo Alto California Pacific-12 Conference
Stephen F. Austin State University Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks and Ladyjacks Nacogdoches Texas Southland Conference
Stetson University Stetson Hatters DeLand Florida Atlantic Sun Conference
Stony Brook University Stony Brook Seawolves Stony Brook New York America East Conference
Syracuse University Syracuse Orange Syracuse New York Atlantic Coast Conference
Temple University Temple Owls Philadelphia Pennsylvania American Athletic Conference
University of Tennessee Tennessee Volunteers and Lady Vols[A 36] Knoxville Tennessee Southeastern Conference
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Chattanooga Mocs and Lady Mocs Chattanooga Tennessee Southern Conference
University of Tennessee at Martin Tennessee–Martin Skyhawks Martin Tennessee Ohio Valley Conference
Tennessee State University Tennessee State Tigers and Lady Tigers Nashville Tennessee Ohio Valley Conference
Tennessee Technological University Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Cookeville Tennessee Ohio Valley Conference
Texas A&M University Texas A&M Aggies College Station Texas Southeastern Conference
Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi Texas A&M–Corpus Christi Islanders Corpus Christi Texas Southland Conference
University of Texas at Arlington UT Arlington Mavericks Arlington Texas Sun Belt Conference
University of Texas at Austin Texas Longhorns Austin Texas Big 12 Conference
Texas Christian University TCU Horned Frogs and Lady Frogs Fort Worth Texas Big 12 Conference
University of Texas at El Paso UTEP Miners El Paso Texas Conference USA
University of Texas–Pan American UTPA Broncs and Lady Broncs Edinburg Texas Western Athletic Conference
University of Texas at San Antonio UTSA Roadrunners San Antonio Texas Conference USA
Texas Southern University Texas Southern Tigers and Lady Tigers Houston Texas Southwestern Athletic Conference
Texas State University–San Marcos Texas State Bobcats San Marcos Texas Sun Belt Conference
Texas Tech University Texas Tech Red Raiders[A 37] Lubbock Texas Big 12 Conference
University of Toledo Toledo Rockets Toledo Ohio Mid-American Conference
Towson University Towson Tigers Towson Maryland Colonial Athletic Association
Troy University Troy Trojans Troy Alabama Sun Belt Conference
Tulane University Tulane Green Wave New Orleans Louisiana Conference USA[A 5]
University of Tulsa Tulsa Golden Hurricane Tulsa Oklahoma Conference USA[A 5]
United States Air Force Academy Air Force Falcons Colorado Springs Colorado Mountain West Conference
United States Military Academy Army Black Knights West Point New York Patriot League
United States Naval Academy Navy Midshipmen Annapolis Maryland Patriot League
University of Utah Utah Utes[A 38] Salt Lake City Utah Pacific-12 Conference
Utah State University Utah State Aggies Logan Utah Mountain West Conference
Utah Valley University Utah Valley Wolverines Orem Utah Western Athletic Conference
Valparaiso University Valparaiso Crusaders Valparaiso Indiana Horizon League
Vanderbilt University Vanderbilt Commodores Nashville Tennessee Southeastern Conference
University of Vermont Vermont Catamounts Burlington Vermont America East Conference
Villanova University Villanova Wildcats Radnor Township Pennsylvania Big East Conference
University of Virginia Virginia Cavaliers Charlottesville Virginia Atlantic Coast Conference
Virginia Commonwealth University VCU Rams Richmond Virginia Atlantic 10 Conference
Virginia Military Institute VMI Keydets Lexington Virginia Big South Conference[A 6]
Virginia Tech Virginia Tech Hokies Blacksburg Virginia Atlantic Coast Conference
Wagner College Wagner Seahawks Staten Island New York Northeast Conference
Wake Forest University Wake Forest Demon Deacons Winston-Salem North Carolina Atlantic Coast Conference
University of Washington Washington Huskies Seattle Washington Pacific-12 Conference
Washington State University Washington State Cougars Pullman Washington Pacific-12 Conference
Weber State University Weber State Wildcats Ogden Utah Big Sky Conference
West Virginia University West Virginia Mountaineers Morgantown West Virginia Big 12 Conference
Western Carolina University Western Carolina Catamounts Cullowhee North Carolina Southern Conference
Western Illinois University Western Illinois Leathernecks Macomb Illinois The Summit League
Western Kentucky University WKU Hilltoppers and Lady Toppers Bowling Green Kentucky Sun Belt Conference[A 39]
Western Michigan University Western Michigan Broncos Kalamazoo Michigan Mid-American Conference
Wichita State University Wichita State Shockers Wichita Kansas Missouri Valley Conference
College of William & Mary William & Mary Tribe Williamsburg Virginia Colonial Athletic Association
Winthrop University Winthrop Eagles Rock Hill South Carolina Big South Conference
University of Wisconsin–Green Bay Green Bay Phoenix[A 40] Green Bay Wisconsin Horizon League
University of Wisconsin–Madison Wisconsin Badgers Madison Wisconsin Big Ten Conference
University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Milwaukee Panthers[A 41] Milwaukee Wisconsin Horizon League
Wofford College Wofford Terriers Spartanburg South Carolina Southern Conference
Wright State University Wright State Raiders Fairborn Ohio Horizon League
University of Wyoming Wyoming Cowboys and Cowgirls Laramie Wyoming Mountain West Conference
Xavier University Xavier Musketeers Cincinnati Ohio Big East Conference
Yale University Yale Bulldogs New Haven Connecticut Ivy League
Youngstown State University Youngstown State Penguins Youngstown Ohio Horizon League

SWC

For Memphis, a combination of regional schools and schools with strong historic ties:

Memphis
Louisville
Cincinnati
Tulane
Southern Miss
UAB
Vanderbilt
Tennessee
Ole Miss
Miss State
Arkansas
Kentucky

For Michigan, the current B1G

UCF
UF
FSU
USF
Miami
FAU
FIU
Georgia
Ga. Tech
Ga. State
Alabama
Ole Miss
Miss. St.

(08-03-2013 02:16 PM)Knightsweat Wrote:  UCF
UF
FSU
USF
Miami
FAU
FIU
Georgia
Ga. Tech
Ga. State
Alabama
Ole Miss
Miss. St.

substitute Auburn and South Alabama for Ole Miss and Miss St. and I'm with you.

UH
Texas Tech
ATM
LSU
Arkansas
OU
Ok St
Texas State
Alabama
SMU

Cincinnati
Ohio State
Miami
Louisville
Pittsburgh
Kentucky
West Virginia
Michigan
Temple
Connecticut
Indiana
Virginia Tech
Rutgers
East Carolina

Houston
Arkansas
Ole Miss
Miss St.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma St.
Texas
Texas Tech
Texas A&M
Baylor
LSU
Alabama
Auburn
Tennessee

All adjacent states, and plenty of great football and tailgates

(08-03-2013 02:21 PM)CommuterBob Wrote:  

(08-03-2013 02:16 PM)Knightsweat Wrote:  UCF
UF
FSU
USF
Miami
FAU
FIU
Georgia
Ga. Tech
Ga. State
Alabama
Ole Miss
Miss. St.

substitute Auburn and South Alabama for Ole Miss and Miss St. and I'm with you.

Yea, I brainfarted Auburn, and I definitely like South Alabama's program. I would go with that configuration as well.

AFC East:
Boston College
Miami
UConn
Syracuse

AFC South:
Tennessee
Indiana
FSU
Texas A&M

AFC North:
Pitt
OSU
Cincy
Maryland

AFC West:
Colorado
Cal
USC
Kansas

NFC East:
Rutgers
PSU
UVA
Texas

NFC South:
UF
UNC
LSU
UGA

NFC North:
Michigan
Illinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota

NFC West:
Stanford
Washington
Arizona St.
Missouri

I'm very happy with what we have in C-USA, but if I could build a conference, it would probably look something like this. Great home schedule every season and an amazing media deal.

North Texas
Oklahoma
LSU
Nebraska
Alabama
USC
Notre Dame
Ohio State
Michigan

We are dreaming here, right?

The East Carolina Conference, based on schools we have the most history playing since 1974, the year of my birth (meetings during my lifetime in parenthesis).

Cincinnati (17)
East Carolina
Memphis (21)
NC State (23)
North Carolina (13)
South Carolina (17)
Southern Miss (33)
Virginia Tech (16)
West Virginia (19)

Oh, and I stopped at 9 because that's the perfect number for a conference, but the 12-school version would include 3 of Houston, Tulane, UAB and UCF (12 meetings each).

Current SEC minus Vandy and plus West Virginia/VT/ECU/other Eastern team

9 game conference schedule, no permanent rivals

ULL
Arkansas State
Louisiana Tech
Southern Miss
Houston
Rice
Memphis
North Texas
South Alabama
Middle Tennessee
Western Kentucky
UAB