College football realignment and its impact

College football is experiencing a period of realignment, with major conferences like the ACC and PAC-12 undergoing significant changes. Conference movements driven by geographic realignment and television money have created an uncertain future for schools, fans, and athletic programs. The SEC and Big Ten have emerged as the most powerful conferences, consolidated with more money and membership, leaving an uneven playing field. The concern arises as to whether these conferences will continue to follow the same rules and postseason structure as others in the future. The realignment raises questions about the fate of programs below the elite level and the impact on existing rivalries.