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Today marks the halfway point of the College Football offseason. 🗓️ The 2025 season ended 111 days ago and the 2026 season starts in 111 days.

@Bomb3r_CFBMafia @pac12 @TheCFBMafia I'm all for it too, but the chances of this happening are slim to none.

I’m all for this if the @pac12 can pull it off. I sold this vision before it became evident they screwed it up in the most recent rebuild I think the play for autonomous status is admirable - unfortunately not likely in this very egocentric club called the A4 @TheCFBMafia

Final from Lafayette.

The real MVPs wear “Mom.” Happy Mother’s Day from Texas State Football 💐 #EatEmUp

‼️CATS WALK INTO JONESBORO AND APPLY STRAIGHT BELT BACK-TO-BACK NIGHTS AND TAKE THE SERIES FROM THE FURRIES‼️ Going for the sweep tomorrow

Want to know why the corrupt monopolized term G6 and P4 were created by E$PN ? @Tim_Pernetti @TKGould @JeramiahDickey @kdamp Many critics and conference leaders agree with you, arguing that these labels were deliberately manufactured to create a "caste system" in college football. While the networks and the NCAA might frame it as "market efficiency," those on the other side see it as a self-fulfilling prophecy designed to consolidate power and money. [1, 2, 3] The logic behind the "why" usually falls into two categories: 1. The "Exclusion for Profit" Theory This theory suggests the divide was pushed to justify massive financial disparities. •Creating "Elitism": By branding certain conferences as "Power," networks could market them as a superior product, justifying billion-dollar TV deals. [1, 2] •Justifying Lower Pay: If a conference is labeled "Group of Five," networks can pay them significantly less—sometimes 10x less than a Power conference—under the guise that they are "second-class". [1] •Media Incentives: Former Big 12 Commissioner Bob Bowlsby famously accused ESPN of actively trying to "destabilize" his conference to benefit the SEC, which ESPN denies. [1, 2] 2. The "Competitive Ceiling" Argument Critics, most notably former AAC Commissioner Mike Aresco, argue these labels create an artificial "glass ceiling". [1, 2] •Recruiting Disadvantage: When a network tells a 17-year-old athlete every Saturday that only five conferences are "Power," it makes it nearly impossible for other schools to land top talent, regardless of their actual performance on the field. [1, 2] •Perception Over Reality: Aresco pointed out that the AAC has frequently beaten Power Five teams and won major bowl games, yet the "G5" label was used to keep them out of serious national title conversations for years. [1] •The "Haves" vs. "Have-Nots": The labels effectively institutionalized a divide where the wealthiest schools could write their own rules (autonomy) and control the access to the College Football Playoff.[1, 2] The result is exactly what you felt: a system where half the teams in the country were labeled as "not belonging" at the highest level before the season even started SAVE COLLEGE ATHLETICS

𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗚. Catch tonight's #SunBeltSB Championship Game between @TXStateSoftball & @SouthAlabamaSB on ESPNEWS at 8 p.m. ☀️🥎📺

Getting ready ‼️

Up by 7 after 3 complete #EatEmUp #SlamMarcos

After a @ChickfilA dinner (nuggies and mac & cheese) back at the hotel they checked out of 6 hours ago, @TXStateSoftball is heading back to the ballpark for warm ups. Opening pitch scheduled for 8:05 PM! #BeatSouthAL ⭐️🐾🥎

@WCCSG_ B1G SEC Big12 ACC PAC 12 American SBC MWC MAC C-USA

Just for fun rank these FBS conferences 1-10. 🏈

Two incredible players but I would say Nolan Ryan and Pete Rose are two of the most overrated players in MLB history

@FactsAboutTexas Enron

What’s your favorite company that originated in TEXAS? 🤠

SOURCES: @TxStateBaseball star shortstop Dawson Park is no longer with the program, I'm told. Park was one of the better defenders in the Sun Belt and was hitting .301 with 13 homers and 52 RBIs for the Bobcats. He will not rejoin the team this season. d1baseball.com/player/1751553…

With no improvements to the weather in Lafayette we will remain in delay. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

Friday Night Victory! #EatEmUp #SlamMarcos

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@CollegeFBonX 4-6

How many wins will Oregon State get in 2026? *one additional game will be played at the end of the season in the PAC12. Opponent TBD

@WCCSG_ @TXSTgameday Manny Matsakis

Who is your all-time favorite coach from Texas State in any sport?