Jon Joseph

I agree with the sentiment. But in 2023 more fans on average watched Mississippi State play football than watched the Utes. Oregon did not leave OSU and WSU behind. ESPN and Fox left them behind.

I'm down with the continued concentration of teams but looking at the 2023 Nielson ratings for CFB games, 40 teams in the B1G and SEC would be more than enough. The 32 most watched on average CFB teams in 2023 are dominated by the SEC. Mississippi State has more viewers than the majority of the B12 teams, old and new. Notre Dame and North Carolina make sense for the B1G to go to 20 and Clemson, FSU, NC State, and Miami could make dollars and sense for the SEC, but beyond 20 each there are not many viable candidates that would add financial value. Will programs like Cal, Stanford, Duke, and Vandy be able to carry the financial weight of competing at championship levels in football in particular? Will administrators at these schools be willing to bend academic requirements to accommodate portal transfers? With an AFL B1G and an NFL SEC and the two competing post-seasons based on results and not the vote of a committee, like the NFL why would need conference members with far lesser roster strength to beef up your record?

A few guesses regarding CFB's future. In 2031 the CFB 'playoff' will be a World Series between four to eight teams from the B1G and the SEC. As is the case in the NFL, there will be direct payment to players, plus the players retaining the right to market their own NIL. A direct payment salary cap will be in place as will restrictions on transfers as negotiated between the Power 2 conferences and a player's association. With these and other negotiated agreements, Congress will provide anti-trust and other protection from litigation. The B1G and the SEC will have between 20 and 24 football-playing members. Schools such as Northwestern and Vandy may opt out of football but remain conference members for other sports. However, fewer non-revenue sports will be offered. The Power 2 conferences will regulate their own affairs free of the NCAA but will be able to participate in NCAA post-season tournaments. Conference member revenue shares will not be equal, but based on playoff money earned, the amount invested in revenue-producing sports, and the eyeballs that watch a member team play, etc. Oregon and UGA will be Leaders of the Pack.

Being in LA matters and Fox wanted 2 LA teams. Rutgers and Nebraska took less than a full share to go B1G. Maryland after litigating with the ACC, still paid an exit fee of $31,361,788.00. Nebraska paid the B12 $9M. Oregon paid no exit fee. The stupid 'settlement' payment to the Pig-2 need not have happened. Oregon could have left the conference not just owing one-twelfth of the liabilities but with @$30M.

Thanks, Charles, for the B1G subject to ponder and for the great comments. Any doubts about the B1G move will be eliminated on 10/12/24 when the Buckeyes pay Puddles a visit in what could be the regular season game of the year. This game will be covered the entire week prior on a network that folks can find and watch. And without B1G membership would we see recruiting and portal picking like this? Flying coach for a few years before moving up to First Class in 2031 is well worth the discounted 'ticket' price. Puddles caught the last Power 2 flight out and will no longer be buried on a loser network or a Left Coast afterthought. Vanquish the Vandals!

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Prepare for a Battle of the Os; this season and likely into the future. 2024 Big Ten Championship Game: Ohio State-Oregon leads five most likely matchups for new 18-team title race - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM Breaking down the possible matchups for the Big Ten's new-look title race with 18 teams and no divisions

Who knew? Baltimore vs KC in the playoffs. Both starting RBs played their college ball at Rutgers. If you're good the NFL will find you. With NIL and tampering in today's CFB world a breakout RB from any program has to be on the radar of teams with bigger pocketbooks. NJ, thanks for all of the terrific posts.

Pac-12. RIP the Rodney Dangerfield of the college sports world.

Way to go Diamond Ducks!

Play 8 conference games in a 2nd string conference that enables ND football to remain independent and IMO, you have this comin'.

2024 is correct. Home - Michigan State, Illinois, Maryland, Ohio State, UW as well as the away games, spot on. 2025 is correct. Except for the duplicate listing of at Northwestern on future schedules, I believe that all the schedules shown are correct.

Some Mo' Bo. Bo Nix reacts to excitement from Denver fans about him - On3 WWW.ON3.COM Former Oregon Ducks quarterback Bo Nix is getting Denver Broncos fans juiced up about him being their signal-caller of the future.

If there is any coach who can turn a Blue Chip roster into a JC performance, it's Jimbo. $76M to leave town does not evidence a whole lot of Jimbo love from Aggies fans.

Michigan State joined the B1G in 1949. U Chicago left the B1G in 1946 because the game was becoming too professionalized! In 1898 Michigan defeated U Chicago and became 'The Victors' and the 'Champions of the West' in Michigan's iconic fight song. The Big House opened on October 1, 1927. In the 765 games played in the stadium since opening, Michigan has drawn 49,087,344 fans. Record attendance - 115,109 - 9/7/2013 - 41-30 night-game victory vs Notre Dame. I am blessed to have seen two games vs Notre Dame, Prime Time vs Elvis (Grbac,) and the Kordell Stewart Hail Mary pass in the Big House. Wolverines in history. On July 3, 1863, the last day of The Battle of Gettysburg, Brigadier General George Custer, led the 7th Michigan in a cavalry charge against JEB Stewart's Confederate cavalry. The Confederate cavalry was attempting to circle the Union's right flank. It took two charges by Custer's troops to turn back the Confederates. Had the Confederate cavalry turned the Union flank, Pickett's Charge may have succeeded, with the Civil War having a different conclusion. In the first charge, Custer, four lengths ahead of his troops turned and shouted out: "Come On You Wolverines!" Both George Custer and his brother Tom were awarded the Medal of Honor for their service in the Civil War. In 1803, residents of Ohio and Michigan fought a border war over the then-town of Toledo, the home of MASH's Corporal Klinger and the Detroit Tigers minor league Toledo Mudhens team. Ohioans called Michigander troops, 'Wolverines'. It was an insult as the Wolverine was considered to be a glutinous, tempestuous creature. Michigan lost Toledo but adopted the Wolverine as the state animal. In 1927, the Detroit Zoo acquired two Wolverines from the Alaska Territory, Benny and Biff. Bennie and Biff were paraded in a cage around the Big House field in 1927. The ferocious animals were so unruly and aggressive toward the handlers that it was a one-season gig. A 'Heisman House' advertisement explains why Michigan does not have a live mascot. The Wolverine putatively brought to the Heisman House leaves the battered Michigan great, Charles Woodson, in its wake. The B1G Saturday site is rightfully referred to as 'Saturday Tradition.' Lots of B1G traditions and fun are on the way.

And the Bruins were also eliminated. Not a good day for baked beans and cod. Come on Celtics! And Go you softball diamond Ducks!

The return of EA Sports CFB game is receiving coverage equivalent to alien spacecraft visiting Earth; the curing of cancer; and Oregon winning the CFB and CBB titles in the same season (without having to share the booty with the Pac-2.) We used to go outside to play football. Now the big deal is to stay inside and play a game. Inquiring Greybeard minds, at least what's left of the mind, want to know why THIS is such a huge deal. Pardon me. I have to take a nap. 😒

Just in time! Michigan to begin alcohol sales at Big House for 2024 football season SPORTS.YAHOO.COM Michigan fans have another reason to celebrate in 2024.

This is a good sign for Danno and the Ducks. Dakorien Moore, nation's No. 1 WR, decommits from LSU ahead of summer visits 247SPORTS.COM LSU's class is dealt a blow with the loss of nation's top wide receiver, 5-star Dakorien Moore.

Can't we all just get along? This broadcast conflict did not have to happen between the NFL and its minor league, college football. Everybody plays Week Zero. Have one and not two idle weeks. And the college football triple-header would not have conflicted with NFL games. These suggested changes would have taken leadership and foresight from both parties. Fight the NFL? You don't tug on Superman's Cape. Why College Football Playoff should hold steady as NFL sends a clear message with counter-scheduling - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM The NFL sent a warning shot to college football with its schedule release on Wednesday

Is CFB not backing down to the NFL the intelligent way to go? Shouldn't these two be working together? Does the NFL want to pay for its minor league? If CFB takes on the NFL it better have a big rock in the slingshot. Why College Football Playoff should hold steady as NFL sends a clear message with counter-scheduling - CBSSports.com WWW.CBSSPORTS.COM The NFL sent a warning shot to college football with its schedule release on Wednesday

Why an NCAA antitrust settlement will leave lots of questions unanswered - ESPN WWW.ESPN.COM A settlement worth more than $2.7 billion could be reached next week. But plenty of questions regarding implementation will remain. Congressional assistance is required. Will it be forthcoming?

B1G QBs on the schedule with decent experience and success. Will Howard - Ohio State - 2nd team All B12 in 2023. Howard led K State to a B12 championship in 2022. Tyler VanDyke - Wisconsin - ACC Frosh of the Year and a baller before Mari(o) showed up. Aiden Chlies - Michigan State - Chiles has the potential to be one of the better QBs in the B1G. The Purdue, Illinois, and Maryland QBs all have starting experience. The Michigan QB will be a good athlete. Orji is a run threat. Can he move the ball through the air? I agree D stats can be overblown in a conference without NFL draft picks at QB. However, the Ohio State D was legit last season and will be better in 2024. And the Michigan D in 2023-24 proved its merit vs Bama and UW. New Big teams: Garber at UCLA is good, and had a terrific bowl game vs Boise State; UW's Rogers when he played for The Pirate at Mississippi State was excellent. Certainly not a B1G murderer row of QBs but a representative P4 group.

Wait a Minute! This loss has been appealed to a Whitman County judge. 😂 Seriously: Go You Diamond Ducks!

Spot On! Oregon will be one of the top-viewed teams whether the games are broadcast in black and white, color, 3D, 4D, streamed, steamed, or however beamed. Size goes to size in big business. Media is combining to earn more money. The Pac-2 will not be the only two left behind. Thank goodness Puddles grabbed onto a B1G lifeline instead of a much smaller B12 lifeline.