While the outside world is speculating on which and how many schools will join, there continues to be chatter the league may stay with 10 members. TCU (Big 12) 11. Texas and Oklahoma are still in control. It seems natural that the Big 12 should look to fill in the power vacuum of the Pac-12 in the two westernmost U.S. time zones. Dennis Dodd 6 min read CBS Sports All-America Team: Big Ten dominates . Iowa State #118. 16. Top Expansion Candidates For Big 12 From Pac-12 Conference. So freakin' what?! New Mexico The Lobos havent won a conference title since 1964, and have just one 10-win season in school history. Our readers are educated and affluent. During that span, the Wolves have won or shared four conference titles and posted a 33-6 mark in Sun Belt play. teams. 11. No matter what happens to BYU in expansion, it's fair to assume church leaders aren't going to change the school's honor code to accommodate the Big 12. Is Nebraska football's success limited by its physical geography. Someone call the lawyers. Colleague Jon Solomon pointed out a while ago what has now become a speculative conversation piece within the league. But could the conference expand further amid the college conference realignment? He also noted that according to McMurphy, it was highly unlikely that the league would . And rights holders almost always overpay in these sorts of negotiations. 6-keys: media/spln/collegefootball/reg/free/stories, at If this expansion push was as forward-looking as Big 12 leaders claim, UCF would top the list. With $20.2 million in claimed gross revenue last year and a substantial $11.2 million in profit, Boise has among the healthiest football programs of the candidates. In the Big Ten that task gets even more daunting. In decisions this big, conference presidents usually act on recommendations from their athletic directors. 2022 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. 3 in its rankings of the ten. Pros: Good football history. 4:02 pm ET, against it because of the lack of quality option. Terry Johnson is the Associate Editor for The Student Section. We were promised a men's college basketball "Year of the Big Man," and 2022-23 has not disappointed. While the Big Ten is a valuable property, paying the conference all that money was merely a business decision. The Broncos bring that to the table. Ten of the 25 stars atop our super early player of the year rankings have attempted 10 or fewer . However, with only one championship under its belt, SDSU is at the middle of the pack for now. Remember that Oklahoma regent telling me his school "was within 30 minutes" of leaving for the Pac-12 in 2010? Geographic sense? Criteria. The Scarlet Knights went to exactly one bowl in the first 136 years of their history. Tulane It seems like a long time ago, but the Green Wave have actually posted a perfect season in recent history, finishing 12-0 under Tommy Bowden in 1998. The Aztecs also won the Mountain West Conference championship last year and throttled fellow candidate Cincinnati 42-7 in the Hawaii Bowl. Thats more than enough to prove that the Broncos belong. PALO ALTO, CA - AUGUST 31: Bryce Love #20 of the Stanford Cardinal runs the ball against the San Diego State Aztecs at Stanford Stadium on August 31, 2018 in Palo Alto, California. More: Ranking Big Ten expansion candidates: Best fits to join conference in college realignment ASU's odds to join the Mountain West are at +3900, while Arizona is at +3200 odds for that. They just dont do that much for me. 2 and SMU No. The SportsBusiness Journal reported the two media giants are against it because of the. Information about your device and internet connection, like your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Yahoo websites and apps. It's the "Show Me the Money" rankings. Or is simply adding two Pacific Time Zone teams enough, giving the Big 12 14 members? (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images). Kansas also is a member of the AAU, and its geography makes perfect sense for the Big Ten. Unfortunately, the Knights went winless last season, which was the second losing season that the team has suffered through in the last five years. Cons: Football facilities - the stadium - aren't great. www.thecomeback.com/TheStudentSection is not an official web site for the NCAA or its Properties or Organizations It is the largest city in and seat of Dallas County with portions extending into Collin, Denton, Kaufman and Rockwall counties. It's the best place for each program to conference championships and chase College Football Playoff bids. The giant Big 12 expansion timeline, from 2010 to now The AAC's next TV deal could change Big 12 expansion and all of CFB POWER RANKING Big 12 candidates by their seasons Another source at a Big 12 school said expansion at this point is "a long putt.". That would be followed by a more detailed interview with the Big 12 at a neutral site. Temple Dont get me wrong: the Owls were the most pleasant surprise in college football last season, throttling Penn State en route to an impressive 10-4 record. They were easily the best mid-major in the land last year, defeating four ranked teams in five weeks to close out the season, highlighted by a decisive win over Florida State. Houston is also 20th nationally in in FBS wins since 2006, posting an impressive 88-44 mark during that span, which is why it is third on the list. We can sit here and debate all day about whether the Big 12 will (or should) expand from 10 to 12 (or 16?) Any expansion speculation can't be wrong. With that in mind, here are five things to consider while the Big 12 expansion process plays out. How far down the list is UCF in the state of Florida power rankings?! ASU has been of the most consistent teams in the country over the past five years. Penn State might have a hold on Philadelphia - for the most part - but for the ACC or Big 12, getting a top five media market makes up for all of the other concerns. The ADs are the professionals on the ground who know about things like department budgets. There's been a No. This is an exercise the sports media is well-versed in, and I am not exempt. Fansided: Ranking the six Pac-12 candidates for expansion Andrew Miller ranked Arizona No. www.thecomeback.com/TheStudentSection is a college football and basketball fan web site and is in no way affiliated with the NCAA or its Properties or Organizations. The point is that everything is still on the table. Ranking the Big 12 expansion candidates. ru Group ( (CEO Russia), Mail. Ever since USC and UCLA announced their plans this past summer to bolt the Pac-12 for the Big Ten, speculation has centered on the relative stability of the Big 12 compared with the suddenly vulnerable Pac-12 with its 10 remaining schools. If the solution is for the Pac-12 to expand to try and get to 14 or 16 teams, here are the ones that stand the best chance to join the party out west. I know Houston adds nothing in terms of eyeballs, clout or whatever else the Big 12 cares about, but again this is a wish list not a list based in any type of actual reality. 6. Feel free to reference this list as needed Mr. Warren. In ranking these 10 potential expansion candidates, the league must consider competitive football programs that will "bring value" in terms of signing a new media rights deal the revenue. I'm casting a. Kansas State #170 . Adam Silverstein 3 min read . If and its still a big if the Big 12 decides to expand, its likely that off-the-field factors will come into play. No big deal, just about a half a billion dollars are on the line if the CFP can go to 12 teams for the 2024 season. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Although Willie Fritz will turn the program around soon, the Green Waves resume simply doesnt stack up well against the other candidates. We get it. In a roundabout way, though, don't be surprised if all of this results in Texas and Oklahoma staying put in the Big 12. Just the beginning, https://t.co/RBy3siJU8m#UCFast #ChargeOn pic.twitter.com/8MIgIlEDW1, UCF_Equipment (@UCF_Equipment) May 5, 2016. Cincinnati The Bearcats are one of the more underrated programs on the list. 56), Roanoke-Lynchburg (No. Can the Iowa State Cyclones win the Big 12 this season? It has already added a championship game beginning in 2017. Without an extension, Texas and Oklahoma are going to do whatever they want anyway when the current deal expires in eight years. Check. Its like, what, 50 miles farther to the east than Morgantown? Building Best All-Time College Football Team, might not necessarily be in the leagues best interests, Big 12 Football Power Rankings, Week 2: Baylor still reigns supreme, Stephen A. Smith Picks Chargers to Score More Points Than Raiders and Lose, Big 12 football: Ranking how likely each school is to leave the conference. That was a direct shift from Texas' stance earlier this summer. BYU athletic director Tom Holmoe released a statement saying, "LGBT players, coaches and fans are always welcome to the BYU campus. Ranking the 18 Big 12 Expansion Candidates by Gridiron Results, Big 12 will interview 17 (now 18) schools as possible expansion candidates, Kevin McGuire ranked the teams from 1 to 18, it was highly unlikely that the league would expand beyond 12 teams, dont be surprised if theyre a contender in the AAC this fall. Presidents take over. On the other hand, the Falcons have a grand total of one division championship during that time. Air Force Its difficult where the Falcons should fit on this list. 24), Norfolk-Portsmouth (No. Memphis was absolutely awesome over the last two seasons, posting a 19-7 mark, which included an upset over Ole Miss last year. 7. A Big 12 giant walks into any SEC meeting nothing more than a peer with Alabama, Florida, Georgia, LSU and Tennessee in terms of clout, brand and familiarity. Let's say Oklahoma has its eyes on the SEC. Theyve never had a 10-win season, but they have captured two conference titles and played in a BCS Bowl (2011 Fiesta Bowl). Instead lets look at the teams the Big 12 is maybe, probably and definitely secretly looking at for expansion ranked from which schools I would most like to see and which schools I would least like to see in order. Whether all of it becomes an impediment to expansion is not known. 47), Richmond-Petersburg (No. The underlying concern in the Big 12 is how the conference's two superpowers view expansion. Are we? If the Big Ten chooses to expand , it will look at factors like athletic success, TV market and fan following. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MARCH 13: The Texas Longhorns celebrate after defeating the Oklahoma State Cowboys 91-86 to win the Big . "My understanding is everybody who has expressed interest is going to get a call [from the Big 12]," a source at one expansion hopeful said. Yes, CSU did finish 10-3 in 2014, but it also has five losing seasons since legendary head coach Sonny Lubick stepped down in 2007. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. Considering that the Rams havent won a conference title since 2002, its safe to say theyre not ready to compete in the Big 12 just yet. Oklahoma president David Boren walked back expansion as recently as May. The school has a massive enrollment (63,000), which will therefore produce a huge alumni base in. If your school isn't on this list, sorry, you're not joining the Big Ten conference now or in the future. I mean, I am because I have to but are you? Given that the Cougars are the only team on the list thats won a national championship at the FBS level (1984), Im placing them in the top spot. 2023 Heisman Candidates: Early Top 20 Watch List Heisman Trophy Watch . Perhaps nowhere. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. What are they bringing to the table? So, what should the top 25 big board of future Big Ten expansion candidates look like? Over the last two seasons, BYU has four victories against Power 5 conference teams (Texas, Virginia, California, and Nebraska) as well as wins over fellow contenders UConn (2), Houston, Boise, East Carolina, and Cincinnati. All these teams are just poorer versions of like two or three other teams in their current states. "At this point, I don't know where the hell everything is." 71). By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. 9. Here are the Big 12s best options for expansion in the western part of the United States: Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll College Football and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. All College Football news fromFanSided Daily, Pac-12 football power rankings, Week 2: USC, Arizona shine in openers. Since Dirk Koetter took over in Boise back in 1998, the team is 192-40 (.828) and has won or shared 12 conference titles. [224] Will it drive them away? They havent won a conference championship in their brief history, but they did pull off several upsets over ranked opponents, including Louisville, West Virginia, Auburn, Kansas, Notre Dame, Florida State, as well as Temple last year. The teams that add the most value (e.g. possessive prince x. But the market . But, without a conference title to speak of, USFs resume ranks just behind some of the other top candidates. Make sense. What in the name of John Swofford is the ACC Network when it goes linear in 2019? ESPN/Fox entered into a Big 12 contract where is knew it could be compelled to pay millions more for the likes of Colorado State while at the same time deciding whether to pay for Ohio State and Michigan in the Big Ten. . section: | slug: big-12-expansion-ranking-the-top-10-candidates-and-breaking-down-the-latest | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | 1 option for the conference in expansion, and then included Oregon,. He inherited a talented squad from Brady Hoke and has guided it at eight wins or more in four of his five seasons at the helm. Check. If Notre Dame would simply man up and join the Big10 we could kill two birds with one stone. Why it makes sense: The Jayhawks reportedly reached out to the Big Ten about potentially joining after news of Oklahoma's and Texas' departure from the Big 12 for the SEC. If the Big 12 expands by four, suddenly the Pac-12 would be the only Power Five conference with fewer than 14 teams. The football benefits are, uh, difficult to fund, but on the plus side UConn addsimmediate cachet to the Big 12 as a basketball league (not that it needs any) and you give Kim Mulkey nightmares for the next decade. If the Big 12 expands by four, we're talking about a possible network payout increase of $80 million-$100 million per year. Here is how I would rank the 18 teams, based solely on what they have accomplished on the gridiron (and nothing else): 1. The obvious one would be the Big Ten if the conference desires to add another affiliate member, similar to Notre Dame. This is an exercise the sports media is well-versed in, and I am not exempt. 1, Boise State No. However, the facts tell a completely different story. Although I would never fault any organization for doing something thats in its best financial interests, I wish that the Big 12 would add teams that that would make the conference better. East Carolina The Pirates are a better candidate than people realize. But again, nobody really cares what we think. Its not clear how many teams the Big 12 would eye for future expansion. Will the Big 12 be swayed? As I noted on Episode 155 of the ACC Podcast, if the league were better from top-to-bottom, the revenue would take care of itself. The conference, apparently salivating at the ACC's new deal with ESPN, is newly exploring adding either two or four members to its current 10 . This is nothing but a money grab. Northern Illinois The Huskies are the gold standard for excellence in the MAC, appearing in the last six conference championship games, with wins in 2011, 2012, and 2014. I do like the new uniforms though. SMU has only posted three winning records in the past 30 years, and has failed to more than eight games in a single season. The Rose Bowl has to give a Yay or Nay on whether or not it wants to be a part of the College Football Playoff expansion idea. Boise State The Pac-12 has several. ECU won conference championships in 2008 and 2009, and has a history of upsetting some of the big boys, including Virginia Tech and North Carolina in recent seasons. Kansas. Alabama (SEC) 9. What was the SEC Network in 2014? Posted by Terry P. Johnson Maybe the Big 12 should just start its own basketball league (you know, like wrestling does) and invite all these teams for basketball but not football. Last we heard, both Texas and Oklahoma presidents were among those voting unanimously in July for commissioner Bob Bowlsby to explore expansion. Isn't that what it's all about? Here are the 10 best options for expansion, ranked. Three Big 12 interim presidents helped make these decisions (Baylor, Kansas State, Texas Tech). The Big Push Back: We know the ESPN/Fox stance on Big 12 expansion. With the impending addition of BYU, the conference should look for suitable geographic partners with the Cougars while establishing valuable programs that could boost the league in the future. Remember when they were ranked No. Ranking the top 10 candidates. For example, here are the 2021 rankings of the remaining eight Big 12 schools (Texas is ranked #42 and Oklahoma #133): Baylor #76. Yet, that 10-win campaign was the schools first since 1979. What was the Big Ten Network in 2007? Memphis would be quite fun for hoops though. 4. However, theres no way that their on-field performance since that time warrants a spot in the Big 12. It's THE University of Nevada. Theyre certainly one of the more consistent teams, winning over 70% of their games since 2007, which is the 16th best total in the country. It would walk into those league meetings no longer the lone top dog. Big 12 expansion, one conference hopeful told me, is at the point of being, "in the hands of the lawyers.". Boise State If the Big 12 wants to make itself better, it needs to select teams that can win often. That last sentence begs the question, what would the Big 12 Expansion list look like if it were based solely on what the teams theyve done on the field?. It's fun to get fake mad about whether a conference (which is little more than an arbitrary group of schools . College football predictions for Week 2: Will Alabama cover vs. Texas? We're looking at the fan base, access to media . While their resume is every bit as impressive as Arkansas States, I listed the Huskies fifth because theyve dropped four straight bowl games. 21 Virginia Tech Hokies Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports Ranking the 18 Big 12 Expansion Candidates by Gridiron Results. College Football Playoff Rankings Expansion Top 12 if it was this season . The Tigers are just 8-14 against the other candidates in the last five years and have lost 9 or more games four times since 2006. This lack of consistency is just enough to drop the Knights down a few spots. Ranking the Big 12 Expansion Candidates - AthlonSports.com | Expert Predictions, Picks, and Previews The Big 12 could be expanding by two or four teams in the near future, as the. Sure, those two can earn slightly more money in other leagues, but by the end of the current deal, they will be making at least $50 million in annual Big 12 revenue. On Friday, ESPNs Brett McMurphy reported that the Big 12 will interview 17 (now 18) schools as possible expansion candidates. The total population of the country was estimated at 293 million in 1991. Not walking through that door: Shaun King. (No. Isn't a lot to put on men and women in temporary positions? The Big Push Back: We know the ESPN/Fox stance on Big 12 expansion. The Soviet Union was an ethnically diverse country, with more than 100 distinct ethnic groups. Its tough to argue with or make jokes about those results. The demographics say the Big 12 can't launch a network. Mail Ru Ceo"It's like working with an 8-year-old that's a genius. If you're counting: In the last five years, that's two Group of Five schools (TCU, Utah) in addition to Rutgers being assured major-conference status. Will it convince them to stay in the eternally shaky Big 12? If it means that it precludes them from participating in another conference or even having an athletic program, I think BYU would probably say, 'So be it.'". Were Rutgers and Maryland to the Big Ten in 2013 any better than what the Big 12 is trying to do? 2. Unless youre bringing me Clemson and NC State then I really have no interest in chatting. 46), Greensboro (No. Arkansas State Yes, Im aware that many people think that the Red Wolves belong lower on this list, including one guy who likened their candidacy to a first-round play-in game of the NCAA basketball tournament. It also has ten top 25 finishes during that time, as well as bowl wins over Oklahoma, Iowa State, and TCU (two). People keep acting like I should be excited about Cincinnati as a real candidate for the Big 12. But sources told CBS Sports that Big 12 presidents may have both voted in that championship game in June and authorized expansion exploration without direct input from the ADs. If the Big 12s reputed stability becomes attractive to some of the best remaining programs in the Rockies or along the West Coast, the league could feasibly position itself as college footballs next-best power conference behind the behemoth SEC and Big Ten mega-conferences. Now the likes of Houston, Cincinnati and BYU don't deserve a shot? We can sit here and debate all day about whether the Big 12 will (or should) expand from 10 to 12 (or 16?) That begs the question, why didn't all 60 Group of Five school send the Big 12 a letter of interest? revenue) will be the ones that ultimately end up joining the conference. Why is the Big 12 even expanding if the team it probably most covets excites nobody in the heart of Big 12 country outside of the Bobik family? It makes too much sense. In an age when the NBA can take the All-Star Game out of North Carolina, in an age when Missouri players can threaten to boycott over perceived racial inequality, it's fair to assume this issue has to be taken into account by the Big 12. Penn State (Big Ten) at 6. NIU is also one of the few teams on the list thats earned a BCS/NY6 bowl bid, qualifying for the Orange Bowl after posting a 12-1 regular season mark in 2012. With expansion, it will get paid more. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. thecomeback.com/TheStudentSection is part of the NESN digital network. Transfer Portal Tracker: Whos Going and Coming for OSU Football, Former Four-Star RB CJ Brown, Juco Transfer Tyrone Webber Reportedly No Longer With OSU Football, Western Michigan Running Back Transfer, Two-Time 1,000 Yard Rusher to visit OSU, Ranking the Five Biggest Losses for OSU Football in the Transfer Portal (So Far). Everyone should be treated with respect, dignity and love. Central Florida If this conversation had taken place last season, the Golden Knights would be much higher than they are right now. Stroud leads the FBS in TD passes and almost silently has 289 yards per game, which is just 10 yards behind Hooker. According to a 1990 estimate, the majority of the population were Russians (50.78%), followed by Ukrainians (15.45%) and Uzbeks (5.84%). After all, UCF had won three conference championships in the last five years (2010, 2013, and 2014) and owned victories over Louisville, Penn State, Baylor, and Georgia. It's in the contract agreed to by both parties. 12-team bracket: Six highest-ranked conference champions (no minimum ranking requirement) plus next six highest-ranked teams Rankings system: CFP Selection Committee will continue to . 10. Memphis Its tough to know what to expect from the Tigers going forward. Let's see how hard Texas rebuild becomes if it has to play in a division with Alabama and LSU. Heisman candidates CJ Stroud, QB, Ohio State (-110) Statistics 2022: 2,023 passing yards, 70%, 28 TDs, 4 INTs . Big 12 Basketball: Examining 9 potential candidates for expansion. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. In the end, the Big 12 may be the best place for Texas and Oklahoma to chase championships. 3. Since the team has had five straight losing seasons, Im placing UConn lower on the list than perhaps some others would but dont be surprised if theyre a contender in the AAC this fall. Copyright 2016 www.thecomeback.com/TheStudentSection - All Rights Reserved - Trademarks used herein are property of their respective owners. But ultimately, we dont get to make those decisions. Lawyers? TCU #80. NEW MEXICO EXPANSION BREAKDOWN BRIGHAM YOUNG ENROLLMENT: 29,672 ACADEMIC RANKING: 66 TV MARKET: 34 (Salt Lake City-Provo) 10-YEAR FOOTBALL RECORD: 93-37 BYU EXPANSION BREAKDOWN BOISE STATE ENROLLMENT: 22,259 ACADEMIC RANKING: Not ranked TV MARKET: 107 (Boise) 10-YEAR FOOTBALL RECORD: 113-19 BOISE STATE EXPANSION BREAKDOWN NEVEDA-LAS VEGAS Over at The Comeback, Kevin McGuire ranked the teams from 1 to 18. Can't wait to get our hands on these! Per Bowlsby, "We're looking at the strength of the athletic programs, their competitiveness. With two flagship programs leaving the conference, the Pac-12 is in a precarious . Think of Texas officials trying to get their way with Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State and others in the room. 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