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Opinion: Conference realignment in the wake of the coronavirus would be a win for FAU

The world of college athletics is facing an uncertain future. With the coronavirus still having a major impact in states around the country, it is putting the upcoming college football season in jeopardy.

Universities have already lost millions of dollars thanks to the Men’s and Women’s basketball tournaments (March Madness) being shut down due to the coronavirus.

Without a college football season, athletic programs across the country will continue to lose millions of dollars. That revenue loss won’t just hurt the football programs; it will have a huge impact on non-revenue sports as well.