https://youtu.be/2_-ZsSWsGjg?is=IYx0Fj9yqn3VxANN

Schultz read from the College AD report which stated SBC is currently considering remaining at 13, or adding 1 to 3 more schools.

Most curiously, the conference is forming a committee of 8 individuals-4 ADs and 4 University officials to vex the options

We all need to remember that any add(s) will most likely be in their "forever home" with us once all the realignment has stopped within the next few years. This has to be a major consideration in whatever the conference does. Conversely, any school looking to join will have this in mind as well. So, perhaps, for a MAC team they could be looking at the viability of that conference as compared to the SBC. If so, then I could see where the SBC might have the upper hand.

It sounds like it will take a while before anyone sees who the addition or additions will be. 16 seems like a real possibility this time. Soon the MAC TV Deal will be released as it seems to be finalized once they have the paperwork in hand. If the 3 Ohio Universities are looking, perhaps the MAC TV deal isn't all that appealing.

Please say no to 16. Having that many teams with no CCG is ridiculous.

(10-27-2026 08:05 PM)RamblinRedWolf Wrote:  https://youtu.be/2_-ZsSWsGjg?is=IYx0Fj9yqn3VxANN

Schultz read from the College AD report which stated SBC is currently considering remaining at 13, or adding 1 to 3 more schools.

Most curiously, the conference is forming a committee of 8 individuals-4 ADs and 4 University officials to vex the options

Nothing Burger. MUHERD76 already stated the option of adding 1 or adding 3 last week. Staying at 13 is a common sense option that will always be on the table when a school leaves. This isn’t reporting it’s just stating the obvious.

(10-28-2026 07:37 AM)islandTROYtrojan Wrote:  We all need to remember that any add(s) will most likely be in their "forever home" with us once all the realignment has stopped within the next few years. This has to be a major consideration in whatever the conference does. Conversely, any school looking to join will have this in mind as well. So, perhaps, for a MAC team they could be looking at the viability of that conference as compared to the SBC. If so, then I could see where the SBC might have the upper hand.

Not sure “forever home” is here yet. Once the NCFL is formed by the 40+ top rating getters take their football program to the next level. That will leave a lot of the remaining ACC, parts of the SEC and B1G and a lot of the Big XII to rebuild their football conference. That will pick apart more of the “G” conferences to refill.

Just wait and see, teams will leave their major conference for independence and then reform as the NCFL, National College Football League. Miami is flirting with it, LSU was nearly forced into it and if Texas thinks they can make more money as an Indy, you know they’ll jump on it.

(10-28-2026 09:03 AM)Usajags Wrote:  

(10-28-2026 07:37 AM)islandTROYtrojan Wrote:  We all need to remember that any add(s) will most likely be in their "forever home" with us once all the realignment has stopped within the next few years. This has to be a major consideration in whatever the conference does. Conversely, any school looking to join will have this in mind as well. So, perhaps, for a MAC team they could be looking at the viability of that conference as compared to the SBC. If so, then I could see where the SBC might have the upper hand.

Not sure “forever home” is here yet. Once the NCFL is formed by the 40+ top rating getters take their football program to the next level. That will leave a lot of the remaining ACC, parts of the SEC and B1G and a lot of the Big XII to rebuild their football conference. That will pick apart more of the “G” conferences to refill.

Just wait and see, teams will leave their major conference for independence and then reform as the NCFL, National College Football League. Miami is flirting with it, LSU was nearly forced into it and if Texas thinks they can make more money as an Indy, you know they’ll jump on it.

Not to mention new leagues and/or divisions will be formed but there will always be bottom dwellers. If schools aren’t performing and/or investing in a higher league/division than the top schools in the lower league/division, someone will find a way to exchange the poor performer/investors in the top leagues/divisions for the top performers/investors in the bottom leagues/divisions.

(10-28-2026 08:07 AM)EigenEagle Wrote:  Please say no to 16. Having that many teams with no CCG is ridiculous.

I actually think 16 makes a lot of sense. It makes travel even more regional, plus it puts the Belt in a great place should any other teams head out.

I'm talking about singular teams and full on divisions. Let's be real: the Eastern Division and Western Division are pulling in opposite directions right now. If one division decides to take off and do its own thing, having 16-teams allows that to happen without either 'new conference' totally collapsing. Do I think this will happen? It's unlikely, but I'd rather we prepare as best we can for ANY possibility.

Plus, 16 would allow for either the same divisions or pods. Go big or go home, baby.

(10-28-2026 09:24 AM)High Country Student Wrote:  

(10-28-2026 09:03 AM)Usajags Wrote:  

(10-28-2026 07:37 AM)islandTROYtrojan Wrote:  We all need to remember that any add(s) will most likely be in their "forever home" with us once all the realignment has stopped within the next few years. This has to be a major consideration in whatever the conference does. Conversely, any school looking to join will have this in mind as well. So, perhaps, for a MAC team they could be looking at the viability of that conference as compared to the SBC. If so, then I could see where the SBC might have the upper hand.

Not sure “forever home” is here yet. Once the NCFL is formed by the 40+ top rating getters take their football program to the next level. That will leave a lot of the remaining ACC, parts of the SEC and B1G and a lot of the Big XII to rebuild their football conference. That will pick apart more of the “G” conferences to refill.

Just wait and see, teams will leave their major conference for independence and then reform as the NCFL, National College Football League. Miami is flirting with it, LSU was nearly forced into it and if Texas thinks they can make more money as an Indy, you know they’ll jump on it.

Not to mention new leagues and/or divisions will be formed but there will always be bottom dwellers. If schools aren’t performing and/or investing in a higher league/division than the top schools in the lower league/division, someone will find a way to exchange the poor performer/investors in the top leagues/divisions for the top performers/investors in the bottom leagues/divisions.

Everyone pooh-poohs European soccer style promotion and relegation in US college sports, but it would actually make a lot of sense.

But really, I agree about not being at the "forever home" point. Eventually, when it is time for the "forever home", I suspect the rest of us who don't make it into the NFL minor league will re-organize in smaller, geographically compact conferences of between 8 and and 12 members.

Going to 16 well positioned schools in the conference is Strategic, Long-term thinking.
This should be an easy Sell for our Commish' to make with ESPN.

Liberty is a strong (some might say Equal) replacement for JMU, and adding OhioU and U.Delaware adds substantial new growth areas with strong support, fan-bases, facilities, etc. They are the most attractive possibilities for the SBC.

Liberty + Ohio + Del + Mo State would be a massive win for SBC (gotta assume one more may be leaving…)

If we hadn't added LA Tech we'd be fine...

(10-28-2026 10:25 AM)Saint3333 Wrote:  If we hadn't added LA Tech we'd be fine...

Even though TXST was in the west we should have let you guys call the shots. Nah....didnt want to and that just the made the East pout and want to leave. Please go quickly.

(10-28-2026 10:15 AM)FreeBirdJohnnyReb Wrote:  Going to 16 well positioned schools in the conference is Strategic, Long-term thinking.
This should be an easy Sell for our Commish' to make with ESPN.

Or it's just taking money out of our hands for little to no advantage.

So, you know, probably a bad idea.

ESPN isn't upping our per school payouts for any of the options we have any realistic shot at. And only the per school payout matters.

(10-28-2026 10:35 AM)OsageJ Wrote:  

(10-28-2026 10:25 AM)Saint3333 Wrote:  If we hadn't added LA Tech we'd be fine...

Even though TXST was in the west we should have let you guys call the shots. Nah....didnt want to and that just the made the East pout and want to leave. Please go quickly.

You're in a better spot today because we've been calling the shots.

(10-28-2026 11:01 AM)inutech Wrote:  

(10-28-2026 10:15 AM)FreeBirdJohnnyReb Wrote:  Going to 16 well positioned schools in the conference is Strategic, Long-term thinking.
This should be an easy Sell for our Commish' to make with ESPN.

Or it's just taking money out of our hands for little to no advantage.

So, you know, probably a bad idea.

ESPN isn't upping our per school payouts for any of the options we have any realistic shot at. And only the per school payout matters.

This. I wonder how many schools that complain we don't get enough from TV will advocate to go to 16.

(10-28-2026 10:15 AM)FreeBirdJohnnyReb Wrote:  Going to 16 well positioned schools in the conference is Strategic, Long-term thinking.
This should be an easy Sell for our Commish' to make with ESPN.

Liberty is a strong (some might say Equal) replacement for JMU, and adding OhioU and U.Delaware adds substantial new growth areas with strong support, fan-bases, facilities, etc. They are the most attractive possibilities for the SBC.

I'm beginning to warm up to this idea now that we have increased the exit fees. If they want to use the SBC as a temporary home, whatever makes you happy, as long as the check clears.

Going to 16 with Ohio, Delaware, and Missouri State adds 19.3 million more people to our footprint.

(10-28-2026 01:41 PM)polkhigh Wrote:  Going to 16 with Ohio, Delaware, and Missouri State adds 19.3 million more people to our footprint.

But probably subtracts net dollars from each of our budgets.

Unless you think our media deal goes up per school and we earn extra tournament credits (as a result of these additions) and that each division saves enough on travel.

Which I'm skeptical of. I mean, it's possible. Any of that is possible. But it's not very likely.

(10-28-2026 01:41 PM)polkhigh Wrote:  Going to 16 with Ohio, Delaware, and Missouri State adds 19.3 million more people to our footprint.

Yea but what about LIU, Chicago State & East Texas A&M?