Speaking of realignment, exactly a dozen power-conference programs will be playing in a new league this season.
Plus, a 13th school is donning that label for the first time.
Oklahoma and Texas are headed to the SEC, and the Big 12 is set to debut Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah in the aftermath. Oregon, UCLA, USC and Washington are now in the Big Ten, and the ACC brought in Cal and Stanford while calling up SMU from the AAC.
Within that group are several possible contenders, but a trio in particular stand out: Oregon, Texas and Utah.
There isn’t a much greater way to introduce yourself to a conference than winning it immediately. Parlay that crown into a run toward a national title, and these realigning teams could make some frenemies right away, too
Oh, and a shoutout to FBS newcomer Kennesaw State in Conference USA. Welcome to the party, pal. Hooty Hoo!
