9.27.24 Smoak Stack discusses recent news coming out of NIL in college athletics, what this means for the House v NCAA settlement, a Casino VP in Las Vegas offers to pay UNLV QB Matt Sluka 100k, the Mountain West conference looks to add more schools, and more.

9.26.24 Smoak Stack discusses UNLV & Air Force staying in the Mountain West Conference, what is next for the Pac-12 & Mountain West conference, Texas State is the next school in the Pac-12 sweepstakes, is Sacramento State a good fit for the Pac-12, and more.

Brett McMurphy, ActionNetwork HQ joins 365 Sports to discuss his thoughts on what’s next in recent conference realignment news, what is the next domino to fall, the importance of UNLV in this conference realignment, will Gonzaga be the next member of the Pac-12, and more.

9.24.24 Smoak Stack discusses recent updates in Pac-12 realignment and Mountain West Conference retention, what teams are still on the Pac-12’s radar, what teams have remained committed to current conference, and more.

9.20.24 Smoak Stack discusses recent news coming out of the Pac-12 about potential realignment including Memphis, Tulane & USF, could college athletics potentially move on from the governance of the NCAA, the future of Billy Napier at Florida, and more.

9.18.24 Smoak Stack discusses the talks about a potential revenue change for the ACC which would benefit Clemson & FSU, recent comments from Iowa State’s Matt Campbell ahead of week 3, Marshall Head Coach Charles Huff’s comments encouraging players to enter the portal, and more.

9.12.24 Smoak Stack discusses the Pac-12 adding Boise State, Colorado State, San Diego State, and Fresno State, is this the smartest move for the Pac-12, their thoughts on what these schools can bring to the conference, the Mountain West’s reaction, and more.

8.27.24 Smoak Stack discusses recent news coming out of the Big 12 as they are in talks with current members about potentially adding UCONN, does this move make sense for the Huskies and the Big 12, their thoughts on the Baylor running back room, and more.

8.23.24 Smoak Stack discusses recent news about the transfer window, college programs will potentially tier off programs from revenue and non revue sports, the potential for UCONN joining the Big 12, what this could mean for the Big 12, and more.

Given realignment is a topic of interest on this website, I have taken some time to respond to subscriber questions on the topic as well as a couple of other points. Let’s get started.

You can exact more demands and leverage in the football playoff by holding the keys with the most important players in the basketball tournament.

Bob Bowlsby, Former Big 12 Commissioner joins 365 Sports to discuss his thoughts on life after being a Power 5 Conference, his thoughts on Brett Yormark and the job he has done for the Big 12, his thoughts on the Big 12 adding the Pac-12 schools, his thoughts on Oklahoma & Texas leaving, and more.

Even if Few leaves, Gonzaga has one heck of a pipeline of coaches available. Between NBA players and successful assistants, the train doesn’t have to derail when Few leaves Gonzaga.

The woes of the remaining Pac-4 and ACC continues...

Television markets impact conference realignment a lot. Inside we analyze a few key scenarios and also have an interactive map for you to explore!

The chatter has slowed for the Big 12 and ACC, for now...

Mack Rhoades, Baylor Director of Athletics joins 365 Sports to discuss his thoughts on recent news coming out of the Big 12 and its recent expansion, his thoughts on NIL in college athletics, his thoughts what it is like for the Pac-12 to disband, and more.

While college football has dominated the reasons for realignment, basketball may soon be far more important. And it could be the undervalued hand the Big 12 can use to solidify its position.