Which Perennial March Madness Schools Could Add a Football Program?
With the 2022 NCAA men’s basketball tournament underway, we take a look at some of the schools that are a constant presence in March that might be candidates to add…
Is Wright State’s Division 1 Future a Sign for Mid-Major Schools?
In December 2021, MRJ Advisors presented their Division 1 feasibility study to the Wright State University administration. Ultimately, MRJ advised Wright State to maintain its membership at the Division 1…
Winners and Losers From November 2021’s Realignment Shuffle (So Far)
When Oklahoma and Texas decided to leave the Big 12 for the SEC earlier this year, it kicked off a new set of dominoes throughout the FBS landscape. The Big…
College Sports Realignment for 2022 (and Beyond)
Editor’s note: This post has been updated as of Sunday, May 22, 2022. Note that this list only reflects changes in effect beginning with the 2022-23 academic year. If you…
How Might the Big Ten Respond to Oklahoma and Texas Moving to the SEC?
If you haven’t heard the news this week you may want to take a seat and read up on the latest realignment chatter. The possibility of Oklahoma and Texas joining…
Unpacking the Oklahoma and Texas to SEC Realignment Speculation
We have a few frequently used idioms here at Sports Enthusiasts when talking about realignment in college sports. It’s usually some form of “the realignment wheel never stops” or “the…
The OVC’s Realignment Path Forward Requires a Delicate Balancing Act
The 2021-22 academic year started on July 1 and with it were a slew of schools changing conferences. Some conferences were particularly hit hard with losses such as the Southland…
What Will the Future Hold for Chicago State After the WAC?
Editor’s note: This article was updated on May 11, 2021 to correct the latest MEAC membership fee of $250,000. The expansion plans laid out by the Western Athletic Conference earlier…
What if Mount Union Moved Up From Division III?
For the next entry in our long-running list on realignment speculation, we venture into unchartered territory: a look at a top-tier Division III football program. We’ve discussed Division II programs…
A Review of the Recent College Sports Realignment News
Editor’s note: This post has been updated as of Tuesday, October 12, 2021 to include corrections and changes. This list will no longer be updated to show future changes. Please…