Yep, seeing the map view really highlights how concentrated they are
From a logical view to avoid risk of a large investment failing, the lack of inclusion for over 2/3 of the country should be a huge concern.
Personally, I think the P1 would need at least 25 states, which means they would need 25-30 teams.
As for the playoff, I’m guessing that 24 will definitely happen. They are just negotiating the details now and carving out their chunk of the money and territory and control.
** Edited by HokieAl at 4/29/2026, 11:36:13 AM
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The threads below had me curious, so I mocked up a P1
-- HokieAl
Apr 28, 2026 at 12:18 AM ET
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04/28/26 12:18 AM ET
That picture convinces me P1 would struggle, it’s a regional fan base, plus
-- Stech
Apr 28, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET
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04/28/26 10:10 PM ET
Yep, seeing the map view really highlights how concentrated they are
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-- HokieAl
Apr 29, 2026 at 11:35 AM ET
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04/29/26 11:35 AM ET
Given how today's society is a lot more mobile and the younger generation
-- VTHokie2000
Apr 29, 2026 at 03:31 PM ET
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04/29/26 03:31 PM ET
My perspective is not as much on where their fans live
-- HokieAl
Apr 29, 2026 at 04:43 PM ET
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04/29/26 04:43 PM ET
If those fans "gamble" on college sports, then do they feel left out?
-- VTHokie2000
Apr 29, 2026 at 05:32 PM ET
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04/29/26 05:32 PM ET
What I find most interesting about the P1 scenario is whether it wants to
-- VTHokie2000
Apr 28, 2026 at 11:01 AM ET
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04/28/26 11:01 AM ET
Correct me if I'm wrong. I think the SEC and BIG do not have GORs in place
-- HokieAl
Apr 28, 2026 at 11:32 AM ET
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04/28/26 11:32 AM ET
B1G does, but it’s about to expire, the SEC doesn’t have one. B1G extension
-- Stech
Apr 28, 2026 at 05:02 PM ET
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04/28/26 05:02 PM ET
I thought the Big Ten has a GoR**
-- wwhokie1
Apr 28, 2026 at 01:51 PM ET
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04/28/26 01:51 PM ET
You are correct since ESPN reported last October that the Big Ten is
-- VTHokie2000
Apr 28, 2026 at 01:59 PM ET
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04/28/26 01:59 PM ET
So I did some digging after looking at your link
-- HokieAl
Apr 28, 2026 at 02:29 PM ET
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04/28/26 02:29 PM ET
Yes, the schools could leave in 2030 since the GOR extension isn't
-- VTHokie2000
Apr 28, 2026 at 02:47 PM ET
VTHokie2000
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04/28/26 02:47 PM ET
I believe you are correct that neither conference has a GOR in place at the
-- VTHokie2000
Apr 28, 2026 at 01:00 PM ET
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04/28/26 01:00 PM ET