Hornets Head to MAC as Football-Only Member
Sacramento State is joining the Mid-American Conference as a football-only member, expanding MAC’s football footprint while the Hornets’ other sports stay in their current conference.
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MAC Welcomes Sacramento State as Football-Only FBS Member
The MAC voted to add Sacramento State as a football-only member, moving the Hornets from FCS to FBS this season for an $18 million entry fee, making them the first West Coast program to jump to FBS in 57 years and effectively replacing Northern Illinois in the conference; no MAC schedules for 2026 have been released yet.
Bison to Join Mountain West as Football-Only Member in 2026
The Mountain West Conference announced that North Dakota State University will join as a football-only member beginning July 1, 2026, with a two-year transition during which NDSU will be ineligible for the MW Championship Game and postseason until 2028. The move aims to raise the conference's football profile, with NDSU's FCS program having won 10 of the last 15 national titles and maintaining strong national exposure. NDSU will play a full MW schedule in 2026 but cannot compete for the conference title or bowls until 2028, while the MW finalizes its new membership model that includes all-sport and affiliate members.
College Football's Coaching Crisis: Buyouts, Revenue, and Uncertainty
The college football landscape is in flux, with coaching changes, team struggles, and conference realignments creating a 'strange place' in the sport, leading to a chaotic coaching carousel and uncertain future for many programs.
Oregon State Football: From Joke to Tragedy and Close Calls
Oregon State's football program has deteriorated from being considered a joke to facing a tragic situation, partly due to conference realignment and questionable coaching decisions, highlighting the need for a more thorough search for leadership rather than reactive hiring.
Lawsuit Challenges UNC's Hidden Hiring of Bill Belichick
A lawsuit alleges that the University of North Carolina illegally hired Bill Belichick behind closed doors and concealed discussions about conference realignment, accusing the university of systematic misuse of closed sessions to hide policy debates from the public.
Missouri-Kansas Rivalry Remains Fierce After 14 Years
The article discusses whether conference realignment has ended a historic college football rivalry, concluding that despite challenges, the rivalry persists, though the story is complex and emotionally charged.
Kansas State and Iowa State Prepare for Final Farmageddon Clash in Ireland
The article discusses the historic Farmageddon rivalry between Iowa State and Kansas State, which is ending in 2027 due to conference realignment challenges, highlighting the importance of tradition and local rivalries in college football amidst the sport's commercialization.
Kansas Athletics Receives $300M Donation from David Booth for Gateway Project
A $300 million donation to the University of Kansas athletic program, especially benefiting football, has sparked speculation about potential conference realignment, with insiders suggesting KU could be a candidate for the Big Ten or SEC as the university invests heavily in its sports programs.
The Evolution of College Sports Over 25 Years
College sports have undergone radical changes over the past 25 years, including the rise of NIL, conference realignments, playoff expansions, and legendary coaching careers, transforming the landscape into a highly commercialized and chaotic environment.
North Carolina Explores SEC Move Amid College Football Realignment Rumors
The article discusses North Carolina Tar Heels' potential move from the ACC to the SEC, driven by financial incentives and strategic positioning, but emphasizes that such a move is not imminent and faces significant hurdles, including institutional and regional considerations, with a possible shift in college sports landscape by 2030.
North Carolina Eyes Move to SEC Amid Conference Reshuffle
North Carolina is considering a move from the ACC to the SEC, potentially leading a group of schools seeking conference realignment, influenced by financial and branding opportunities, with the current ACC exit fee being a significant factor.
Big 12 Rejects Memphis' $200 Million Join Proposal
The University of Memphis proposed an unprecedented deal to join the Big 12, including forfeiting media rights revenue and allowing removal before the current TV deal expires, but the league's athletic directors rejected the offer, indicating no interest in adding Memphis despite the school's significant concessions.
Louisiana Tech Joins Sun Belt Conference After Texas State's Departure
Louisiana Tech University has accepted an invitation to join the Sun Belt Conference by July 2027, aiming to enhance regional rivalries, student-athlete experience, and athletic success, with the move supported by university leadership and the conference.
Sun Belt to reinstate Louisiana Tech after Texas State's Pac-12 departure
The Sun Belt Conference has voted to invite Louisiana Tech to replace Texas State, which is moving to the Pac-12, maintaining the Sun Belt's 14 football schools and reflecting ongoing conference realignment in college sports.