Gregory Cravey

It’s no secret that college football has changed rapidly over the last decade, and those changes are only accelerating. Starting in 2026, Division I FBS football teams in Texas will be split among seven different conferences. Texas schools will be competing in the PAC-12, ACC, Mountain West, SEC, Big 12, AAC, and Conference USA. Conference realignment has not only destroyed regional rivalries but also significantly increased travel times and expenses. SMU athletes now have to fly to...