Conference realignment has been almost commonplace these last few years. We have seen rich conference rivalries and traditions dissolve, for a few extra dollars. The next major money grab could greatly affect the Mid-American Conference.
Major conference shake-up is inevitably in the near future. Just five years ago the Big 12 was rocked by the departure of four major teams. Texas A&M and Missouri bolted for the SEC, while Colorado found a home in the Pac-12 and Nebraska fleeted for the Big Ten's greener pastures. Now sitting at ten members, the Big 12 can no longer wait around to expand or else other P5 conferences will surpass them.