Scheduling talk is in the air, as a new change to NCAA rules will give conferences more leeway in determining their champions.
Previously, a conference with at least 12 members could only have a championship game if those members were split into two divisions with each division winner playing for the title. Leagues smaller than 12 could still hold one provided they play a full round-robin schedule, which is why the ten-team Big 12 could have one.
The NCAA Oversight Committee just yesterday approved a rule that removes the division requirement. The Pac-12 immediately announced that its top two teams in terms of conference win percentage will play for the title regardless of division affiliation.