SOURCE: SEC, Big 10 AND Big 12 Are MERGING Into Super-Conference in BREAKING Expansion, Realignment

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SOURCE: SEC, Big 10 AND Big 12 Are MERGING Into Super-Conference in BREAKING Expansion, Realignment

from Locked On Big 12 | Daily College Football & Basketball Podcast · host Locked On Podcast Network

Per Monty of "The Monty Show," an expansion/merger between the Big 12, SEC, and Big Ten is in the works. It will fundamentally reshape the landscape of college football, creating a true "super conference" unlike anything we've seen before. While such a scenario is highly speculative, it's a fascinating thought experiment. Here's what it might look like:Structure and Size:Massive Conference: The combined entity would likely have somewhere between 30 and 40 teams, possibly even more. This sheer size would necessitate a divisional structure, perhaps four or more divisions based on geography or previous conference affiliation.Divisional Play: Teams would primarily play within their division during the regular season, with a limited number of crossover games against teams from other divisions. This would help maintain some regional rivalries and reduce travel costs.Conference Championship: A conference championship game would be essential, likely pitting the champions of the various divisions against each other. This game would be a massive television event, drawing huge audiences.Competition and Scheduling:Intense Competition: The level of competition would be unparalleled, with every game feeling like a high-stakes matchup. The sheer concentration of talent would make every week a gauntlet.Reduced Non-Conference Games: Teams would likely play very few, if any, non-conference games. The conference schedule would be so demanding that there wouldn't be much room for anything else.Preservation of Rivalries: While some rivalries might be lost due to the sheer size of the conference, efforts would likely be made to preserve the most important ones, even if it meant some teams playing each other annually regardless of division.College Football Playoff:Dominant Representation: This super conference would likely dominate the College Football Playoff, potentially getting multiple teams into the playoff every year. The selection committee would have a hard time ignoring the top teams from such a powerful conference.Potential for Automatic Bids: There might even be discussions about automatic bids for division winners or other forms of guaranteed playoff access.Impact on Other Conferences:Further Consolidation: The formation of this super conference would likely lead to further consolidation among the remaining conferences. They might seek to merge or form alliances to try to remain competitive.Decreased Relevance: The other conferences might see a decline in their national relevance and revenue as the spotlight shines even brighter on the super conference.Challenges and Obstacles:Antitrust Concerns: A merger of this magnitude would likely face significant antitrust scrutiny.Internal Politics: Aligning the interests of so many institutions with different traditions and priorities would be a huge challenge.Travel Costs: Managing travel for such a large conference would be a logistical nightmare.Fan Reaction: The reaction from fans, especially those outside the super conference, could be very negative.This is all hypothetical, of course. But it's a scenario worth considering as the landscape of college football continues to evolve. 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