10-31-2023, 02:37 PM
Mick dateline='[url=tel:1698787838' Wrote: 1698787838[/url]']
According to this article, OSU and WSU are seeking a waiver for next year so that the two-team conference is eligible for championships and they are also seeking an "affiliation" with an existing conference.
What will happen to the Pac-12? Exploring possible alternatives for George Kliavkoff's powerhouse in 2024 (msn.com)
Two year grace period expires in 2026. Expansion from the Group of Five is the strategy. They're not under pressure to make a hasty decision. They're looking at the MWC and the AAC, specifically teams who want to gain Power Five status. Based upon College RPI rankings, the top ten teams from those two conferences based upon ESPN's Power Index would include:
In: Air Force, Fresno State, Boise State, San Jose State, UNLV, Wyoming, SMU, Tulane, Memphis, UTSA, Rice, Florida Atlantic
Out: Utah State, San Diego State, Colorado State, New Mexico, UN-Reno, Hawaii, East Carolina, UAB, North Texas, South Florida, Navy, UNC Charlotte, Tulsa, Temple
Cutoff is roughly a .500 record. Minor adjustments might be made, probably trade San Diego State for Florida Atlantic.
SMU joining the ACC in 2024 along with Stanford and Cal.