A new and better FBS thread

[The_Sicatoka]

IMO this is absolutely the best chance NDSU would have for FBS if a similar coalition of schools in the MVFC and Big Sky could be put together.

What an interesting concept ...

[Professor Chaos]

There's an NCAA moratorium on new single-sport conferences.

The alleged "golden ticket back to FBS" the WAC has as a former FBS conference, that loophole was closed a couple years ago.

The schools might be "FBS", but the conference won't be FBS because recognized FBS conferences are multi-sport.

Other than those, no challenges ahead for the ASUN-WAC.

That's one of the big hurdles but one I'm going to guess they're feeling pretty good about it since this is already out in the media now:

The process of becoming the 11th FBS league is not certain because there is currently a moratorium in NCAA Division I on single-sport conferences. Ending that moratorium would require a vote from the NCAA Division I board of directors or a creative solution for league affiliation.

[KSBisonFan]

NDSU, SDSU, Montana and Montana State

That would be fun.

This is already far better than anything relating to CUSA.

[IndyBison]

It's possible this type of arrangement is what ML has been working on, and he can't share too many details because it could expose plans of the conference. Or something similar to this with other conferences. That's why I'm fine waiting to let it play out and enjoy what they are doing now.

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[taper]

The transformational committee really needs to make some decisions and get things out for a membership vote. Knowing the new goalposts could save a lot of headache later.

[Gully]

It's possible this type of arrangement is what ML has been working on, and he can't share too many details because it could expose plans of the conference. Or something similar to this with other conferences. That's why I'm fine waiting to let it play out and enjoy what they are doing now.

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That would make sense. I sure hope that is the case.

[NDSU92]

That conference is straight up garbage as it currently sits

[daddy daycare]

MVFC Big Sky merger would be great.

[BigHorns]

That conference is straight up garbage as it currently sits

True, though possibly almost equal to CUSA.

I don't think there's a chance in hell of this conference gaining CFP access, not even on paper.
The existing conferences are not going to invite new ones to join that contract. It's outside NCAA jurisdiction.

Would much rather join the MWC or AAC, and become a legitimate part of the conversation.

[The_Sicatoka]

True, though possibly almost equal to CUSA.

Massey ratings by conference.
You'll find the ASUN and WAC below C-USA, MAC, MVFC, BSC, SoCon, and Colonial.