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Conferences
Conference Realignment in College Football
In college football, Conference Realignment means: Movement of schools between conferences, often affecting schedules, rivalries, revenue, and playoff access. It is used to describe conferences context in college football.
Definition
Movement of schools between conferences, often affecting schedules, rivalries, revenue, and playoff access.
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Related Glossary Terms
Power FourA modern informal label usually referring to the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC.Group of FiveA common label for FBS conferences outside the traditional power-conference group.DivisionA subdivision within a conference used historically or currently to organize standings and championship qualification.IndependentA team that does not belong to a football conference.Protected RivalryA rivalry game preserved by scheduling rules even when conference formats change.
Last reviewed 2026-04-24