Following the conference realignment can be a bit of a headache, so we’re going to make it easy with the conference realignment tracker – you’re a one-stop shop for every rumor, report, and possible move that could happen.
ACC
Current Members: Boston College, Clemson, Duke, Florida State, Georgia Tech, Louisville, Miami, North Carolina, North Carolina State, *Notre Dame*, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, Virginia, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest.
Departing Members: None.
Prospective Members: None.
Potential future members: None reported.
Future number of members: 15.
The ACC is currently stuck at 15 members, and there are no reports of conference expansion at this time. However, their league could take a serious hit if other conferences start stealing schools like Clemson, Duke, Florida State and North Carolina.
Rumors/Reports:
If the ACC disbands, which schools are most desirable? – Steve Wiseman, Raleigh News & Observer
Next steps for conference realignment – Pete Thamel, ESPN
Louisville for ACC amid realignment – Tim Sullivan, Courier Journal
ACC and PAC 12 discuss ‘loose partnership’ – CBS Sports
Big Ten
Current members: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Rutgers, Wisconsin.
Departing Members: None.
Prospective members: UCLA, USC.
Potential future members: Arizona, Arizona State, Oregon, Stanford, Washington.
Future number of members: 16.
The Big Ten made a big move out of nowhere, adding UCLA and USC, which will enter the league in 2024. There have been reports of talks between the Big Ten and a handful of other PAC 12 schools.
Rumors/reports:
UCLA, USC Move to Big Ten in 2024 – Pete Thamel, ESPN
10 schools are turning to the Big Ten – Lane Higgins, Wall Street Journal
Big Ten, Big 12 draw interest from PAC 12 Schools – Nick Selbe, Sports Illustrated
Big 12
Current Members: Baylor, Iowa State, Kansas, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, TCU, Texas, Texas Tech, West Virginia.
Departing members: Oklahoma, Texas.
Prospective members: BYU, Central Florida, Cincinnati, Houston.
Potential future members: Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, Oregon, Utah.
Future number of members: 12.
Just a year ago, many thought the Big 12 was on the verge of collapse following the news of Oklahoma and Texas defecting to the SEC. Since then, they have added some strong G5 programs that have been successful on both the football field and the basketball court back-to-back. CBS’ Dennis Dodd reported Tuesday that the Big 12 is targeting six PAC 12 schools. Cincinnati, Iowa State and West Virginia could appeal to the Big Ten, and if they were to pursue and land all three institutions, that would put them at 19 members. However, there is currently no reported interest from these schools.
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Rumors/reports:
Big 12 in deep discussions with six PAC 12 teams – Dennis Dodd, CBS Sports
2024 remains the target for Oklahoma, Texas to the SEC – Brian Davis, American statesman from Austin
Big 12 expansion could cripple PAC 12 – Barry Trammell, USA Today
Big Ten, Big 12 draw interest from PAC 12 Schools – Nick Selbe, Sports Illustrated
PAC 12
Current Members: Arizona, Arizona, California, Colorado, Oregon, Oregon, Stanford, UCLA, USC, Utah, Washington, Washington.
Outgoing members: UCLA, USC.
Potentially Leaving Members: Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado, Oregon, Stanford, Utah, Washington, Washington State.
Prospective Members: None.
Potential future members: None reported.
Future number of members: 10.
With UCLA and USC leaving the conference, other schools don’t want to fall behind, which is why many of the other members are tied to the Big Ten and Big 12. The PAC 12 is now in a very similar situation as the Big 12 was just a year ago. Unfortunately for the PAC 12, it doesn’t look like they’ll be able to find solutions like the Big 12. If the Big 12 picks up six schools, the PAC 12 will be done.
Rumors/reports:
Big 12 in deep discussions with six PAC 12 teams – Dennis Dodd, CBS Sports
UCLA, USC Move to Big Ten in 2024 – Pete Thamel, ESPN
PAC 12 Commissioner Pursues Miracle – J. Brady McCollough, LA Times
Big 12 expansion could cripple PAC 12 – Barry Trammell – USA Today
Big Ten, Big 12 draw interest from PAC 12 Schools – Nick Selbe, Sports Illustrated
SEC
Current members: Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi State, Missouri, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt.
Departing Members: None.
Prospective members: Oklahoma, Texas.
Potential future members: None reported.
Future number of members: 16.
The SEC began this major round of conference realignment a year ago by bringing in Oklahoma and Texas, two big national brands with storied football programs. The SEC and Big Ten are in a race for 20 and the SEC has schools like Clemson, Florida State, Miami and others right in its backyard. There are currently no legitimate reports of other schools joining the league.
Rumors/reports:
10 schools the SEC should consider expanding – John Williams, Yahoo! Sports
2024 remains the target for Oklahoma, Texas to the SEC – Brian Davis, American statesman from Austin
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