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1947Sunbowl

Simple, the conferences wanted more money

The teams that were in the conference only deliver a flat line on market share and branding. THe media rights folks look at what 'teams/conferences driver the best market and media share for their revenue (and i.e. amount they pay out for rights. WHen conferences (as driven by the members) want more money, they have to find new ways to generate revenue. Existing portfolios dont really increase the needle versus (ie. a Texas or Oklahoma) or USC to the Big 10. ACC had to grab the best they could that hit the brand and marketshare. Also for the Group of 5, not one delivers the power to change a value of the conference, (not potential but guaranteed)
Posted: 06/05/2025 at 07:48 AM ET
(In response to this post by Maroon Baboon)

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Hokester • 06/04/25 01:19 AM ET
If the 9th SEC game is worth $5M per team, why don't we do it?
Truthahn • 06/04/25 01:08 PM ET
Because a 9th ACC conference game isn’t worth $5M**
BROman Hokie • 06/05/25 08:19 AM ET
true, but it's worth more than playing VMI or someone like that.**
reestuart • 06/06/25 12:46 PM ET
It is for the schools in terms of potential ticket revenue. Assuming the
VTHokie2000 • 06/06/25 03:38 PM ET
I think it's moronic that the SEC & ACC still play 8 conference games.**
reestuart • 06/05/25 07:51 AM ET
While I think most would agree with your post, you can
Big12 guy • 06/05/25 08:11 AM ET
I just think if they are going to continue with the CFP, things within
reestuart • 06/05/25 08:37 AM ET
My issue with 9 conference games has always been the imbalance of home and
VTHokie2000 • 06/05/25 11:48 AM ET
Even ACC teams don't want to schedule ACC teams
HokieAl • 06/04/25 01:17 PM ET
I always found it dumb that conferences would expand beyond 10 teams and
Maroon Baboon • 06/04/25 02:10 PM ET
Simple, the conferences wanted more money ◄
1947Sunbowl • 06/05/25 07:48 AM ET
Going to 12, or higher, was required by the NCAA to have championship games
Big12 guy • 06/04/25 04:22 PM ET
After getting rid of divisions, it makes more sense to play more conf games**
Maroon Baboon • 06/04/25 06:16 PM ET
FWIW the SWAC started holding a conference championship game with only 10
VTHokie2000 • 06/04/25 05:14 PM ET
Just shows that there are always exceptions in the NCAA. **
Big12 guy • 06/04/25 07:05 PM ET
As with life so I don't see why an organization should be any different.
VTHokie2000 • 06/05/25 11:59 AM ET
10 conference games when the ACC had 14 member was probably the sweet
VTHokie2000 • 06/04/25 02:55 PM ET
two divisions ended up being a huge mistake for ACC
HokieAl • 06/04/25 06:29 PM ET
I believe the only reason the 2 divisions for the ACC was a mistake is
VTHokie2000 • 06/04/25 06:41 PM ET
It's time to make a TRADE!! 5+11 and 9 SEC & ACC games! 1st week OOC rival
Stech • 06/04/25 09:49 AM ET
Losses can and should count the same against a team no matter when they are
Maroon Baboon • 06/04/25 11:55 AM ET
Sankey just didn't roll over because some coaches bellyached. There is more
Maroon Unit • 06/04/25 07:33 AM ET
Simple, SEC arrogance says they can get more than 4 in.**
Two4VT • 06/05/25 05:37 PM ET
Yes it's better for the SEC, but the public outcry over 8 Auto Bids for P2
Stech • 06/04/25 09:52 AM ET
SEC realized they would be capped at 4 with 8 more losses + 2 more play-ins
Sunsetunderground • 06/04/25 09:28 AM ET
You are correct - there's more to it than that for sure. **
VPI_1998 • 06/04/25 07:39 AM ET