(06-04-2021 12:21 PM)Fighting Muskie Wrote:  

(06-04-2021 12:07 PM)46566 Wrote:  I think the PAC 12 goes to 14 and the Big 12 goes back to 12 at least or to 14. I think P5 conferences are going to need 14 teams.i think quantity of games are a easy way to expand the payouts. I think the Big 12 gets Houston, Memphis and Cincinnati. I'm only unsure of the #4 add but I would prefer a school that fits in the Big 12 north. For the PAC 12 it really depends on who is #11. If you get Colorado state for the South then maybe Boise State for the North. Though does a Idaho school bring more tv viewers. Would Hawaii with a late start time (maybe extra ESPN or fox game) and week Zero access outweigh the strength of Boise State football. Honestly the PAC 12 has to make the most out of bad choices.

I don’t see any conferences growing with non-P5 schools. Replacing lost members, yes, but no one is going to invite anyone from outside of the “club” to come in and share a piece of their pie.

I think it's the only option for the Big 12 and PAC 12. The only P5 options for the Big 12 is Colorado and maybe a slim chance at the Arizona schools. The PAC 12 has less options and at least Colorado state brings in a rivalry game and they have history with Utah. It moves a non conference game in conference which frees up a slot for another game. I'm not saying it's a smart or good move but the one I see that most likely to happen if they expand.