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College football expansion refers to the process of adding new teams, conferences, or divisions to the sport's existing structure. This expansion can occur at various levels, including conference realignment, the creation of new conferences, or the addition of teams to existing conferences. Here are some key aspects of college football expansion: Conference Realignment: Conference realignment is a significant driver of college football expansion. Schools may switch conferences to align themselves with institutions of similar size, geographic location, or competitive level. These shifts can have far-reaching implications, affecting television revenue, scheduling, and the balance of power within conferences. New Conferences: Occasionally, new conferences are formed as a result of college football expansion. These conferences may emerge from schools in similar geographic regions or with shared interests in elevating their football programs' profiles. The creation of new conferences can provide additional opportunities for competition and revenue generation. Independent Teams Joining Conferences: Some college football programs opt to join conferences after operating independently for a period. By affiliating with a conference, these teams gain access to conference championships, bowl game tie-ins, and potentially increased exposure and revenue opportunities. Divisional Realignment: Within conferences, divisions may be realigned to ensure competitive balance or accommodate the addition of new teams. Divisional realignment can impact scheduling, rivalry matchups, and the path to conference championships. Impact on Postseason Play: College football expansion can influence the postseason landscape, particularly in determining which teams qualify for prestigious bowl games or the College Football Playoff. Changes in conference affiliations or the addition of competitive programs may alter the selection criteria and competitive dynamics of postseason play. Financial Considerations: Financial considerations often play a significant role in college football expansion decisions. Schools may seek to join conferences with lucrative television contracts or revenue-sharing agreements, while conferences may prioritize expansion to increase their membership dues and overall financial stability. Overall, college football expansion is a complex and dynamic process driven by a combination of competitive, financial, and logistical factors. It has the potential to reshape the sport's landscape and create new opportunities for schools, conferences, and fans alike. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Amazon Fire TVFire TV recently created Fire TV Channels to deliver a constant supply of the latest videos from your favorite sports brands, all for free. That includes all of us at Locked On and most of the big pro leagues and college conferences as well. To Learn More, visit www.amazon.com/LockedOnFireTV NissanOur friends at Nissan have a lineup of SUV’s with the capabilities to take your adventure to the next level. Take the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, or Nissan Armada and go find your next big adventure. Shop NissanUSA.com. LinkedInThese days every new potential hire can feel like a high-stakes wager for your small business. That’s why LinkedIn Jobs helps find the right people for your team, faster and for free. Post your job for free at LinkedIn.com/lockedoncollege. Terms and conditions apply. Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. FanDuelNew customers, join today and you’ll get ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS if your first bet of FIVE DOLLARS or more wins. Visit FanDuel.com/LOCKEDON to get started. eBay MotorsWith all the parts you need at the prices you want, it’s easy to turn your car into the MVP and bring home that win. Keep your ride-or-die alive at EbayMotors.com. Eligible items only. Exclusions apply. eBay Guaranteed Fit only available to US customers. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOBig12?sid=YouTube Locked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollege Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drakectoll Follow the show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LOBig12