Customizing Conferences and Rivalries in College Football 25 and Beyond
The ability to customize conferences in dynasty mode was a standout feature of College Football 25. This feature allowed players to reshape conference alignments to create more logical groupings, moving away from the often nonsensical real-world configurations. With College Football 26 on the horizon, the possibilities for customization expand even further, with the introduction of protected opponents, allowing players to preserve the rivalries they cherish, no matter how the conferences are organized.
Foundations of Conference Customization
The conference setup draws inspiration from a hybrid of pre-2011 and post-2011 conference expansion eras, combined with personal preferences. The goal is to create a balanced and engaging college football landscape.
Conference Structure
Each conference consists of two divisions, eight conference games, and a conference championship. Divisions provide structure and the potential for unexpected matchups in the title game.
Power Five Conferences
The Big Ten, SEC, Big 12, Pac-12, and ACC are restored to 12 teams each, blending familiar faces with new additions.
Other Conferences
The American Athletic, Conference USA, Sun Belt, MAC, and Mountain West conferences feature 14 teams each, with strategic shakeups aimed at creating logical and competitive alignments.
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Conference Breakdown
Big Ten
Notre Dame joins the Big Ten, creating a geographically sensible alignment that brings together some of their most significant rivalries.
Big 12
The Big 12 represents a balanced and competitive setup.
SEC
The SEC remains largely unchanged.
Pac-12
The Pac-12 is restored to its OG Pac-10 roots, with the addition of Boise State and Utah. Boise State's inclusion is justified by their consistent performance over the past 20 years.
ACC
The ACC evokes nostalgia with a nod to Jefferson Pilot Sports.
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American Athletic Conference
The American Athletic Conference serves as a legitimate power conference and a spiritual successor to the old Big East. New Mexico State finds a permanent conference home, and the addition of UTEP creates a logical pairing due to their proximity.
MAC
Marshall (1997-2004) and Temple (2007-2011) rejoin the MAC, making them logical choices for a 14-team conference.
Sun Belt
App State returns to the Sun Belt, solidifying its place in a conference that feels like a natural fit for southern and Texas teams.
Independents
Delaware and Missouri State are the newest additions to FBS as independents.
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