Notre Dame to the Big Ten? Miami to the SEC? What 19-team CFB conferences might look like

The Senate may vote on a bill that caps Power 4 conferences at 19 teams. Who would interest the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12?

College football conference power rankings for the 2026 season

Ranking every college football conference in the FBS from worst to first in the 2026 season.

ACC under threat of realignment

The roller-coaster ride for the Protect College Sports Act in the US Senate continues, and this time with an amendment that could conceivably throw the entire sport upside down yet again. After months of debate and negotiations,
USA Today

At American Conference media days, realignment was in the background — for now

For the first time in years, conference realignment was not the primary topic at American Conference media days. Memphis and South Florida both have expressed aspirations to eventually join a Power Four conference. Memphis coach Charles Huff voiced ...
Forbes

College Football Realignment Felt Among Non-Power Conferences In 2026

This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more. College football conference realignment officially takes place July 1. The shifting landscape among non-power leagues will be highlighted by FCS ...

Mailbag: How the Protect College Sports Act would impact realignment across the FBS, playoff expansion, a G-6 postseason and more

The PCSA includes anti-expansion provisions that would clog movement at the top of the FBS, thereby limiting options for schools down below.
FanSided

Why college football needs a moratorium on conference realignment

College football faces renewed rumors of major conference shifts just as the 2026 season begins its new alignment. The rapid turnover since the Pac-12 breakup has left fans and programs scrambling to build stability and rivalries. A temporary pause on ...

Kevin Griffin shares Oregon State’s perspective on Protecting College Sports Act

CORVALLIS — As the Protecting College Sports Act inches toward a possible vote in the U.S. Senate, there are elements of the landmark legislation that Oregon State supports and aspects the Pac-12 school does not like.
The Washington Post

The ACC’s football problem is an existential threat

Matt Craycraft, Jeremiah Hasley and Anderson Castle and their Duke teammates will play Virginia for the ACC championship Saturday night. (Ben McKeown/AP) Column by Barry Svrluga Raise your hand if you think the Atlantic Coast Conference will exist in 10 years.

Mountain West, Pac-12: Conference realignment lawsuits settlement finalized

The Mountain West and Pac-12 conferences have settled litigation tied to the conference realignment, the leagues announced Tuesday, though terms have not been made public. The settlement includes the Mountain West,