Yard Dash: If the SEC Kicks Out LSU, Where Do the Tigers Go?
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- The SEC is considering expelling LSU due to ongoing legal battles, eligibility issues, and other controversies, marking a rare and serious escalation in conference governance.
- LSU's potential removal could lead to its addition to the Big 12, which is seeking a marquee football program, while the SEC might consider adding North Carolina to maintain geographic continuity and competitive balance.
- Florida State and Clemson are unlikely SEC candidates due to their recent poor performance and existing SEC members' reluctance to strengthen in-state rivals.
- The ACC could lose North Carolina, Florida State, and Clemson to the Big 12 or SEC, with Maryland returning to the ACC and Rutgers possibly following suit after being ousted from the Big Ten.
- This realignment scenario reflects broader shifts in college football conferences driven by performance, legal disputes, and strategic positioning for media and financial gains.
