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VTHokie2000
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VTHokie2000

Even if the Big Ten were to expand to 23 teams tomorrow, don't be surprised

if it is only a "short term" solution until they settle on who will be the 24th or 25th team. The reason I say that is because the "scheduling math" may not work out for certain numbers. For example, it is possible the schedule generator can't generate a schedule where all 23 teams play 9 (or 10) conference games in football without some teams playing each other twice in the same season. Other sports could have similar type of issue generating their schedules too. If the Big Ten expanded to 25 or even 30 teams, then they could opt to go with 5 "divisions" instead of 4. Particularly if the Big Ten decides to change its scheduling philosophy and opts to adopt the NFL's scheduling model where you play certain teams home and away every.
Posted: 04/27/2026 at 02:10 PM ET
(In response to this post by 33laszlo99)

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Why the P2 will not have the same # of teams and what it means for the ACC
RandomAsianGuy • 04/25/26 03:23 PM ET
You say there are no "good reasons" to have symmetry. Well if you look at
VTHokie2000 • 04/27/26 11:31 AM ET
Yes the pros are well balanced. But the colleges are decentralized. Why?
RandomAsianGuy • 04/27/26 01:21 PM ET
Exemption to antitrust laws may or may not be a factor. The reason the
VTHokie2000 • 04/27/26 02:18 PM ET
The college model has not been balanced but you're entitled to your opinion**
RandomAsianGuy • 04/27/26 05:36 PM ET
If you truly believe antitrust exemption is driving the pro leagues'
VTHokie2000 • 04/27/26 07:47 PM ET
Gee. As I said, you are entitled to your opinion.
RandomAsianGuy • 04/27/26 08:28 PM ET
Hokie, the reason you came up with is a "good" reason, but not a critical
33laszlo99 • 04/27/26 12:23 PM ET
Even if the Big Ten were to expand to 23 teams tomorrow, don't be surprised ◄
VTHokie2000 • 04/27/26 02:10 PM ET