The Power 5 vs. the Group of 5.
We all know that the Power 5, consisting of the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, Pac-12 and SEC, will survive and thrive. The power conferences want autonomy.
But what about the “other” guys — the AAC, Conference USA, MAC, Sun Belt and Mountain West?
Sporting News’ Bill Bender explores options. Can the Group of 5 break away and have its own playoff? Is that a realistic possibility?
Catch up on the five-part series here:
PART I: Say Hello to the Group of 5
PART II: Running the Table
PART III: Blurred Lines
PART IV: The Green Carrot
PART V: The Split Decision
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