A big two has emerged within the Power Five.
On the latest AP Top 25 College Football Podcast, Stewart Mandel of The Athletic joins the APās Ralph Russo to discuss the future of the Power Five conferences.
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The Southeastern Conference and Big Ten have surged from their P5 peers in terms of generating revenue. Is there any reason to think that wonāt continue? What hurdles do the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big 12 and Pac-12 have to overcome to close the gap? Could expansion or realignment be on the table?
The Power Five might benefit from aligning their interests, but thatās a difficult ask for competitors.
Plus, why eight teams might not be enough for the next evolution of the playoff.
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