Breaking Down How Recent Conference Realignment Could Impact Cfb

Will newcomers in the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, and ACC find immediate success?

Breaking down how recent conference realignment could impact CFB

Texas and Oklahoma officially join the SEC

Almost three years after it was officially announced, Oklahoma and Texas officially became members of the Southeastern Conference (SEC) this week.

The move is a major shakeup in the college football landscape, and it has many wondering how the two schools will fare in their new conference.

Both Texas and Oklahoma are among the most successful programs in college football history, but they have struggled in recent years.

Texas has not won a Big 12 championship since 2009, and Oklahoma has not won a national championship since 2000.

The SEC is a much tougher conference than the Big 12, so it will be a challenge for both schools to find immediate success.

Other schools that have recently changed conferences

In addition to Texas and Oklahoma, several other schools have recently changed conferences.

• USC and UCLA are moving from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten.
• West Virginia is moving from the Big 12 to the ACC.
• Cincinnati, BYU, Houston, and UCF are moving from the Group of Five to the Big 12.

These moves have also raised questions about how the schools will fare in their new conferences.

Factors that will determine success

There are a number of factors that will determine how successful these schools will be in their new conferences.

• Talent level: The most important factor is the talent level of the players on the team.
• Coaching: The coaching staff is also very important, as they are responsible for developing the players and putting them in a position to succeed.
• Scheme fit: The scheme that the team runs must also be a good fit for the players and the coaching staff.
• Strength of schedule: The strength of the schedule will also play a role, as teams that play tougher schedules will be better prepared for conference play.

History suggests there will be some growing pains

History suggests that it will be difficult for these schools to find immediate success in their new conferences.

Only two schools have ever won a national championship in their first year in a new conference, and both of those schools (Oklahoma and Texas) were already established as national powers.

Most schools that have changed conferences have struggled in their first few years in their new league.

Conclusion

It is too early to say how these schools will fare in their new conferences.

However, history suggests that it will be difficult for them to find immediate success.

These schools will need to have a lot of talent, good coaching, and a scheme that fits their players in order to be successful.