A bright spot for UMass is the UConn jump to the basketball Big East will probably force UConn into an Independent football status. In turn, UMass and UConn would be a good tandem and good media market for being included in another league. The two schools together should have more negotiation clout than UMass had on its own.
The Conference USA rumor would be a good fit for the Minutemen. We already play a lot of C-USA teams. They have a crappy media package, but seven bowl tie-ins. However, I strongly doubt BYU would join. The Cougars already turned up their noses on the Mountain West, remember?
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Josh Walfish doesn't think UMass should jump to the AAC. Followed quickly by the Boston Globe no doubt...
Fansided says the MAC and Conference USA don't want UConn football.
Forbes says with UConn leaving, the AAC could face some difficult choices.
The Deseret News wonders if BYU will take UConn's place in the AAC.
Cincinnati.com says the AAC is unlikely to replace UConn.
Meanwhile, the Huskies unveil new uniforms and a new locker room.
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The Deseret News reports BYU gets a preseason Top-25 ranking in one poll.
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