7/21/2023 0 Comments 2023 ncaa conference realignment![]() Theres no doubt about it, moving to the Mountain West is the absolute worst-case scenario for Oregon State. Thats essentially what Oregon State has experienced for years already as a longtime member of the conference. Whats Next For Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Were just not sure how much the last four remaining institutions will like their landing spots. BYU joined the conference in 2011 when it went independent with its football program. Checking in as large as 22 teams, with a geographical reach stretching from the Pacific Northwest to Florida, the BigPac would be poised for long term viability in a college athletics landscape that features three mega-conferences. National Reputation In a variety of sports including but not limited to football, mens and womens basketball, mens and womens track and field and cross county, and softball Oregon is nationally known for excellence. ![]() While theyve also drawn ridicule, Oregons penchant for numerous, interesting and colorful uniform combinations is also cited by high school players across the country as a draw to the program. Commitment to Athleticsand Academics Almost 30 years ago, Oregon embarked on a system-wide upgrade of its athletics facilities. If USC and UCLA can do it, so can Oregon and Washington. By July 5, Dennis Dodd of CBS Sports reported that six Pac-12 schools Washington, Oregon, Utah, Arizona, Arizona State, and Colorado were in discussions with the Big 12. The Pac-12 had done nothing but expand until the announced departure of the Trojans and Bruins, growing from eight to ten to twelve universities over the last few decades. Can OSU find a path to national relevance in the new era, or will it be left behind as television money and brand recognition drive the bus? UT-Rio Grande Valley, already a full member, plans to start a football team by 2024. All four newcomers joined as full members but North Carolina A&T wont join for football until 2023. Scheduling implications may include guaranteed non-conference matchups between member schools and a football championship game of sorts to be held in Las Vegas. Libertys football program already plays at the FBS level as an independent. The Pac-12 North would consist of Washington, Washington State, Oregon, Oregon State, Cal and Stanford. All of these changes took place July 1, 2022. Oregon State is getting caught in the middle in realignment mess Advertisement The extra-cruel reality facing Oregon State right now Matt Wadleigh J7:40 am PT No Pac-12. USC, UW and Oregon are the three Pac-12 schools with at least six games viewed by more than 4 million people in the past five years. The Pac-12 has started renegotiating its next television and streaming rights deal. ![]() Its not the most likely scenario but its certainly not out of the question and not without precedent. The Beavers appear poised to jump into the top tier of the Pac-12 in football while maintaining success in the Olympic sports, and continuing on that path would help position Oregon State more favorably in the next realignment cycle. Word got out today that USC and UCLA plan to ditch the Pac-12 for the Big Ten. ![]()
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