College Sports Realignment for 2022 (and Beyond)
Editor’s note: This post has been updated as of Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Note that this list only reflects changes in effect beginning with the 2022-23 academic year. The most recent list of changes can be found here. If you wish to see…
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 the SEC is growing while some might even say OU and UT to the SEC is inevitable. That…
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 dominos keep falling.” However, July 21…
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 (5 schools left) and the MEAC (4 teams left). The Ohio Valley Conference…
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. In addition, a follow-up article was posted in November 2023 discussing the possibility of Chicago State joining the Northeast…
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 moving up to Division I before, primarily…
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 click here for a list of changes beginning in the 2022-23 academic…
Is the Atlantic Sun the Best Option for Central Arkansas?
The FCS landscape is shifting soon with the confirmation that Southern Utah has not only received an invitation to the WAC but is also seriously considering the move from the Big Sky to the WAC. We have discussed the return of the WAC here, here, and…
Sports Enthusiasts’ College Sports Realignment Speculation List
We have a penchant for looking into a crystal ball and speculating on potential realignment possibilities at the collegiate level. We started by looking at some FCS to FBS moves and then followed it up with some possible D2 to FCS changes. Since then, we…
WAC’s Southland Conference Overtures Make Little Sense for the Schools
The latest from the WAC rumor mill is gaining traction. Earlier in October, Matt Brown reported that Southland Conference teams were being targeted by the WAC. This week, four teams have been named as having received invites to the WAC. Those teams are…
