West Virginia, UCF & Cincinnati WANT to Expand East Into the ACC in this Round of Big 12 Realignment

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College football realignment refers to the process by which college football teams change their conference affiliations. This can involve teams moving from one conference to another for various reasons, such as financial considerations, geographic alignment, competitive balance, or television exposure.

Realignment can have significant effects on the college football landscape, including changes to conference structures, scheduling, rivalries, and television contracts. It often occurs in response to shifting priorities and dynamics within the sport and broader trends in collegiate athletics.

Some key factors driving college football realignment include:

Financial Considerations: Conference realignment is often driven by financial motives, as teams seek to join conferences that offer greater financial benefits, such as larger television contracts, revenue-sharing agreements, and access to lucrative bowl games and playoff revenue.

Competitive Balance: Teams may choose to realign to conferences with stronger or weaker competition, depending on their goals and aspirations. Joining a more competitive conference can provide opportunities for higher-profile matchups and enhanced exposure, while joining a less competitive conference may offer a better chance at success on the field.

Geographic Alignment: Realignment efforts may aim to create more geographically cohesive conferences, reducing travel costs and promoting regional rivalries. This can also help teams build stronger connections with their fan bases and recruiting pipelines.

Television Exposure: Conference realignment is often influenced by television networks seeking to secure broadcasting rights to high-profile matchups and conferences. Television contracts play a significant role in the financial viability of conferences and can impact realignment decisions.

Conference Stability: Realignment can occur in response to broader shifts in the college sports landscape, such as the creation of new conferences, the dissolution of existing conferences, or changes in NCAA regulations. Conference realignment efforts may seek to ensure the long-term stability and viability of conferences in a rapidly evolving environment.

Overall, college football realignment is a complex process influenced by a variety of factors, including financial considerations, competitive balance, geographic alignment, television exposure, and broader trends in collegiate athletics.

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