Expansion Thread 2023

[longtimefan]

This article states that no PAC team will leave for the Big 12 because of academic value. It states that the academic money coming in will outweigh the TV money. The Unfolding Stable Dichotomy in College Football : CFB (reddit.com)

Research Universities, New Big 12

Tier 1, Very High Research
Baylor
Central Florida
Cincinnati #51
Houston
Iowa State
Kansas #72
Kansas State
OK State
Texas Tech
West Virginia

Tier 2, High Research
BYU
TCU

[bearcatbret]

This article states that no PAC team will leave for the Big 12 because of academic value. It states that the academic money coming in will outweigh the TV money. The Unfolding Stable Dichotomy in College Football : CFB (reddit.com)

[bearcatbret]

I hope that this is the correct thread. It seems like the PAC may be getting close. ESPN = tier I and streaming combo = tier II. Greg Flugaur on Twitter: "If latest on what John Canzano is saying is true for next PAC-12 media rights.. Tier 1 = ESPN Tier 2 & PAC-12 Network = Apple & Amazon This could work. Of course risky, but much better than alternatives. If true…bit surprised at Amazon’s involvement under this scenario." / Twitter

[bearcatbret]

Oregon's new President just happens to be Wisconsin's past president who voted to accept UCLA and USC into the Big 10. Incoming University of Oregon president lauded Big Ten expansion while at Wisconsin, won’t say his preferred conference for Ducks (msn.com)

[bearcatbret]

Interesting take from Denver about how Deon Sanders is creating conference options at Colorado. Keeler: Thank goodness for Coach Prime. Otherwise, CU Buffs could get buried by new Pac-12 TV deal. Or lack thereof. (msn.com)