Whether there's mutual interest or if it's just speculation, this is why the Big 12 doesn't want to let Memphis buy their way in. There are going to be 8-10 ACC programs begging to join the Big 12 within the next handful of years.
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I've been in contact with those close to the ACC. They have plans of raiding the Big XII and the Big XII has plans of raiding the ACC.
Based on what I've gathered, the ACC is expected to survive due to Notre Dame who doesn't want to join the Big Ten.
Right now, the Big Ten is the most unique as the SEC is targeting both Clemson and North Carolina.
I've been told FSU, Virginia, and GT is on hold.
FSU, Duke, Colorado, Kansas, and Utah are on standby.
And Nebraska would consider leaving for the SEC with Colorado if the offer came.
The teams that are most coveted from the ACC to the G5 is Tulane and USF.
Memphis is on standby.
It's going to be interesting.
UNC is the first realistic domino and Clemson seems like their travel partner.
FSU was Clemson travel partner but neither conference has the love for FSU as much as Clemson. Florida is strongly against FSU in the SEC. GT is one to watch.
I do feel like WVU, Louisville, UCF, and Pitt seem to be schools both conferences think they can raid. I don't know about that. I am honestly not sure. I think all 4 stick to where they are.
The new Big XII contract will be critical and if Kansas or Colorado (Deion in particular) bails. It could get murky for the Big XII which needs a major power to emerge. Texas Tech is probably the ones Brett is hoping blows up or Colorado since Prime, Rick, and Brett have a great relationship.
The teams to watch are Kansas, Colorado, Georgia Tech, and Duke. Almost forgot about Virginia. They are favorites for the Big Ten as well.