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Yeah but what Tex/Okl staying in the B12 until 2025 shows is that the GoRs

are rock solid. I don't see any reason for the B12 to let Tex/Okl out early. So.. my first prediction is that Tex/Okl will be in the B12 until 2025.

Even though ESPN would like to raid the B12 with the AAC, the B12 members will always make more money by adding from BYU, MWC and AAC schools. So prediction 2 is that the B12 adds 2 or more members to start after Tex/Okl leave. I don't think that they'll stay at 8 like McMurphy is predicting.

If the B1G and SEC want to expand to 20 or more, they are going to have to wait until 2036 for the ACC GoR to expire. So 3rd prediction is that the ACC doesn't lose any members to realignment until then.

The only way I don't see these things happening is if ESPN decides they are willing to pay what it would take for the B12 to dissolve. Meaning the remaining B12 members find homes in the P4 conferences. I see that as unlikely to happen because of how much they would have to pay the ACC, Pac 12 and AAC to be willing to take the B12 leftovers.

Also, I do believe NIL will cause some P4 programs to drop football but I have no prediction on that. Duke and Wake are most likely in the ACC.

[Post edited by ChrisLords at 08/01/2021 11:21AM]

(In response to this post by Stech)

Posted: 08/01/2021 at 11:21AM

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Yeah but what Tex/Okl staying in the B12 until 2025 shows is that the GoRs -- ChrisLords 08/01/2021 11:21AM

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Yeah but what Tex/Okl staying in the B12 until 2025 shows is that the GoRs

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