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The PAC/MWC Dominoes Begin to Fall

Super Hornet 2.0 said:
I like this Speedy Delivery of his opinion....

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Is that Benny Hill?
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Not sure if it's good or bad for Sac State. It would be cheaper to make the jump. But also, there would be more competition for conference spots at the FBS level.

Or could end up in a whole new waive of realignment and expansion, opening the door for Sac State. 🤷
 
Yeah it's anyone's guess at this point. I think it'll be more of a thing for the programs that don't opt in and then group with other programs that do the same. I'm curious to see if new classifications/divisions come from this.
 
Kadeezy said:
I mean, based on the meeting schedules, this makes sense? We'll be cutting it close, but pretty sure '26 season is all in on FBS and '25 will be transition year.
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Depends on what the BSC bylaws indicate as the date needed to formally withdraw from the conference. Typically they line up with the end of the academic year (June 30), so if that date is missed it means another year in FCS and being stuck in the garbage BSC.

Of course Dr. Wood could always just move forward without the FBS decision from the NCAA but I think that would be a reckless decision.


EDIT: This is from the BSC 2014-15 Constitution:
Section 5. A. WITHDRAWAL
  1. A member institution may withdraw from the Conference upon written notice to the Commissioner and each president of its intention to withdraw by July 1 prior to the commencement of the year in which withdrawal shall be effective. A member institution may withdraw from the Conference upon written notice to all Conference members by the President of the withdrawing institution at least one year prior to the effective date of withdrawal.
  2. An institution that has forwarded to the NCAA National office written notice of its intention to change its football membership classification from Division IAA (FCS) to Division IA(FBS) prior to the completion of its final football season with the Conference shall be ineligible to compete for the Big Sky Conference Football Championship. This is effective on the date the institution’s written notice is received by the NCAA office.
  3. An institution that has announced its intention to withdraw from the Conference is noteligible to receive a regular (i.e., television, championships revenue, surplus, etc.) orspecial (i.e., new initiative funding, etc.) distribution made from the Conference to itsmembership, effective immediately upon written notice of intent to withdraw.
  4. An institution that has announced its intention to withdraw shall not vote on issuesaffecting future Conference operation or policy.
  5. All scheduled commitments of the withdrawing institution with other member institutions of the Conference shall be honored or fulfilled unless dissolved by mutual agreement of the affected member institutions
B. FAILURE TO PROVIDE NOTIFICATION
The failure of an institution to provide proper notification will result in the Conference, by a majority vote of its members, excluding all teams from the withdrawing institution from participation in any remaining Big Sky Championships.
  1. An Institution that fails to provide proper notification will pay a non-refundable$1,000,000 fee to the Conference.
  2. a.) The Presidents’ Council, by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those institutions eligible to vote, may reduce, restructure, or waive the payment required if extenuating circumstances warrant consideration.
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SDHornet said:
Depends on what the BSC bylaws indicate as the date needed to formally withdraw from the conference. Typically they line up with the end of the academic year (June 30), so if that date is missed it means another year in FCS and being stuck in the garbage BSC.

Of course Dr. Wood could always just move forward without the FBS decision from the NCAA but I think that would be a reckless decision.


EDIT: This is from the BSC 2014-15 Constitution:
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That would be a devastating one year delay... Oof....

Regarding the application:

Wood: We've done all the right things, we expect a positive response (on the application) very soon."

Orr (summarized): We are very confident we will be approved in the next three weeks. We are in the works of scheduling a 2026 all FBS schedule. We will host Pac-12 and Big-12 opponents.
 
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Good interview and more positive PR.

Google AI is saying there is an FBS Oversight Committee meeting scheduled for May 8th and June 5th and the next Division 1 Council meeting is scheduled for June 24-25. I couldn’t find a direct reference to these dates on the NCAA website.
 
Given the timing, Dr. Wood/Orr would have to be working on the new Oly sports home concurrent with the FBS committee votes. I would be surprised if a formal announcement on a new Oly home is made prior to the FBS membership situation getting settled.
 
Rumors seem to indicate the Hornets have a home in the Big West Conference tentatively approved as an Oly Sport landing place for at least two academic years, beginning 7/1/2026, coinciding with Indy FBS football status, and UC Davis' departure to the MWC.
 
stingthemgood said:
With Gymnastics and Rowing staying where they are at.
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Yep, in the MPSF and rowing in the WCC (first year was 2025 as affiliate member)....

The Big West is a step up over BSC quality in all sports (ask Men's Soccer). It will be great to see what sports like Baseball, Volleyball, and Basketball can do!
 
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