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Why SMU over Oregon State? Just the ACCN subs in TX? Or other good reason?

Since this is solely and only a money grab by the ACC, I get that the ACCN in Texas probably will justify the SMU invitation. Probably. I'm curious though to see the numbers on projections of new ACCN subscribers in Oregon if Oregon State would have been invited instead. Better travel partners for Cal & Stanford, already a P5 school, renovated stadium, equal or better national image than SMU. Lots of pros, and likely some cons as well. The main positive for SMU? Simply their location in Texas IMO. Nothing else. PS - Not the same thought for Washington State at all. They should not have ever been a P5 school, and will fit in perfectly in either the Mtn West or the Big Sky.
Posted: 09/01/2023 at 10:24 AM ET
(In response to this post by hoodat)

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Have to wonder if maybe there are plans to add another couple
hoodat 09/01/23 09:46 AM ET
Population: Washington 7.7m (#13) population, Oregon 4.2m (#27)**
tcc_dc 09/01/23 11:09 AM ET
Add these 7 teams and then break into 4 divisions
JKCMHokie 09/01/23 10:34 AM ET
The big deal is the rights
Mercury 09/01/23 10:54 AM ET
Why SMU over Oregon State? Just the ACCN subs in TX? Or other good reason?
Roanokie 09/01/23 10:24 AM ET
Would Oregon State be able to give up tv money for 9 years like SMU?****
patrickbishop223 09/01/23 11:03 AM ET
Doubtful, but I don't know. Mtn. West is currently paying $4M per school.
Roanokie 09/01/23 12:02 PM ET
Ask again next year when we have 3 more yes votes from the new guys**
HokieAl 09/01/23 10:07 AM ET
hawai'i.......i've never been there. football and a luau. i'm in.**
squarerootofone 09/01/23 09:56 AM ET
San Diego State and Boise
ZekeVT 09/01/23 09:53 AM ET
boise state ain't no small potatoes..........**
squarerootofone 09/01/23 10:18 AM ET