Realignment news hasn’t been quite as prevalent in the FCS this offseason as it was last summer but there’s still been a few noteworthy happenings. One such move came to light last month when Western Illinois announced that it would be joining the Ohio Valley Conference in all sports starting in 2024. While most of the school's athletic teams will be saying goodbye to the Summit League, the football program is leaving the Missouri Valley Conference.
It’s a change that... let’s be honest... doesn’t leave many problems in its wake for anyone in the FCS landscape. In fact, it’s a move that should be seen as good news to everyone involved.