From The Shadows | The Rise Of Nash Savage (CFB25)

redsox907 · Post by **redsox907** » 03 Jun 2025, 00:33

"Nitro" Nash Savage's Coaching History

2025 - Ball State Cardinals
Record: 12-2
Conference: 9-0
Mid-American Conference Championship
Camellia Bowl Win

2025 Awards
Kadin Semonza - Davey O'Brien, Maxwell, Walter Camp
Qian Magwood - Doak Walker
Nyck Harbor - Fred Biletnikoff
DD Snyder - Jim Thrope

2026 - Ball State Cardinals
Record: 14-1
Conference: 9-0
Mid-American Conference Championship
Fiesta Bowl Win

2026 Awards
Kadin Semonza - Heisman, Davey O'Brien, Maxwell, Walter Camp
Tawfiq Byard - Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thrope
Kenneth Merrieweather - Chuck Bednarik
Nyck Harbor - Fred Biletnikoff
Nash Savage - Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year

2027 - Ball State Cardinals
Record: 17-0
Conference: 9-0
Mid-American Conference Championship
1st Round CFP Win
Peach Bowl Win
Cotton Bowl Win
National Championship Win

2027 Awards
Kadin Semonza - Heisman, Davey O'Brien, Johnny Unitas, Maxwell, Walter Camp
Kenneth Merrieweather - Bronko Nagurski, Chuck Bednarik
Nyck Harbor - Fred Biletnikoff
Devin Teague - Jim Thrope

2028 - Syracuse Orange
Record: 14-1
Conference: 9-0
ACC Championship
Orange Bowl Win

2028 Awards
Sean Schlauderaff - Bronko Nagurski, Chuck Bednarik, Linebacker of the Year
Spencer Vernon - Doak Walker
CJ Ziemann - Jim Thrope
Jason Veasy - Lombardi
Nash Savage - Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year

2029 - Syracuse Orange
Record: 15-1
Conference: 8-1
ACC Championship
Cotton Bowl Win
Rose Bowl Win
National Championship Win

2029 Awards
Jason Veasy - Nagurski, Bednarik, Lombardi
Sean Schlauderaff - Linebacker of the Year
Leo Tauscher - Jim Thrope

2030 - Syracuse Orange
Record - 16-0
Conference - 9-0
ACC Championship
Fiesta Bowl Win
Orange Bowl Win
National Championship Win

2030 Season Awards
Jason Veasy - Nagurski, Bednarik , Heisman, Lombardi, Maxwell, Walter Camp
JC Hoag - Doak Walker
Tyree Kight - Jim Thrope
Max Shaver - Linebacker of the Year
Nash Savage - Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year

2031 - Syracuse Orange
Record - 15-1
Conference - 9-0
ACC Championship
Cotton Bowl Win
Peach Bowl Win
National Championship Win

2031 Awards
Jason Veasy - Nagurski, Bednarik, Heisman, Lombardi, Maxwell, Walter Camp
Lee Browner - Doak Walker
Kevin Schweitzer - Jim Thrope

2032 - Syracuse
Record - 16-0
Conference - 9-0
ACC Championship
Sugar Bowl
Rose Bowl
National Championship

2032 Awards
Isaiah Largent - Nagurski, Bednarik, Lombardi
Immanuel Hendrix - Davey O'Brien
Dalton Wear - Fred Biletnikoff
Layne Smith - Jim Thrope
Ryan Magoolaghan - John Mackey
Deontae Mare - Linebacker of the Year

2033 - Georgia
Record: 11-3
Conference: 6-2
1st Round CFP Win

2033 Awards
Hayden Calloway - Bednarik, Linebacker of the Year
Daniel Velasco - Doak Walker
Franklin Mustpiher - Jim Thrope

2034 - Georgia
Record: 10-4
Conference: 7-1

2034 Awards
Ronnie Fritz - Bednarik, Linebacker of the Year
Cory Lane - Jim Thrope
Ronnie Momah - Lombardi
Lonnie Banks - John Mackey

2035 - Texas
Record: 12-3
Conference: 7-1
1st Round CFP Win

2035 Awards
Marquis Pettis - Doak Walker
Angel Kellum - Linebacker of the Year
Bryce Fiedorowicz - Jim Thrope

2036 - Texas
Record: 16-0
Conference: 8-0
SEC Championship
Sugar Bowl
Cotton Bowl
National Championship

2036 Awards
Miguel Giuliano - Bronco Nagurski, Chuck Bednarik, Butkus
Lee Vela - Doak Walker
Jayden Singleton - Jim Thrope
Tyler Biggs - John Mackey

2037 - Texas
Record: 16-0
Conference: 9-0
SEC Championship
Sugar Bowl
Peach Bowl
National Championship

2037 Awards
James Mosely - Heisman, Bednarik, Nagurski, Lombardi, Walter Camp, Maxwell
Barry Orlovsky - Doak Walker
Bryce Fiedorowicz - Jim Thrope
Heath Dalton - John Mackey

Coach Record As Of 2037
Record: 184-16
Vs Rivals: 38-3
Bowl: 27-5
Vs Top 25: 81-12
Playoffs: 26-5
10 Conference Championships (3 MAC - 5 ACC - 2 SEC)
7 National Championships:
2027 Ball State
2029 Syracuse
2030 Syracuse
2031 Syracuse
2032 Syracuse
2036 Texas
2037 Texas

redsox907 · Post by **redsox907** » 03 Jun 2025, 00:37

Ball State Year-by-Year Results

2025 - Nash Savage
Record: 12-2
Conference: 9-0
Mid-American Conference Championship
Camellia Bowl Win

2025 Awards
Kadin Semonza - Davey O'Brien, Maxwell, Walter Camp
Qian Magwood - Doak Walker
Nyck Harbor - Fred Biletnikoff
DD Snyder - Jim Thrope

2026 - Nash Savage
Record:14-1
Conference: 9-0
Mid-American Conference Championship
Fiesta Bowl Win

2026 Awards
Kadin Semonza - Heisman, Davey O'Brien, Maxwell, Walter Camp
Tawfiq Byard - Bronko Nagurski, Jim Thrope
Kenneth Merrieweather - Chuck Bednarik
Nyck Harbor - Fred Biletnikoff

2027 - Nash Savage
Record: 17-0
Conference: 9-0
Mid-American Conference Championship
1st Round CFP Win
Peach Bowl Win
Cotton Bowl Win
National Championship Win

2027 Awards
Kadin Semonza - Heisman, Davey O'Brien, Johnny Unitas, Maxwell, Walter Camp
Kenneth Merrieweather - Bronko Nagurski, Chuck Bednarik
Nyck Harbor - Fred Biletnikoff
Devin Teague - Jim Thrope

2028 - Kliff Kingsbury
Record: 11-3
Conference: 8-1
Mid-American Conference Championship

2028 Awards
Philip Onwualu - Heisman, Maxwell, Walter Camp, Fred Biletnikoff

2029 - Mike Bloomgreen
Record: 13-1
Conference: 9-0
Mid American Conference Championship

2029 Awards
Mike Bloomgreen - Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year
Cortez Duval - Doak Walker
Marvin Mooney - John Mackey

2030 - Mark Stoops
Record - 11-2
Conference: 7-1

2030 Awards
Spencer McElmurry - John Mackey
Frank Snyder - Best Returner

2031 - Mark Stoops
Record - 12-2
Conference - 7-1
Big 12 Championship

2031 Awards
Robby Van Maanen - Fred Biletnikoff
Spencer McElmurry - John Mackey

2032 - Mark Stoops
Record - 14-2
Conference: 7-1
Big 12 Championship
Fiesta Bowl
Peach Bowl

2032 Awards
Daryl Pope - Doak, Heisman, Maxwell, Walter
Morgan Ervin - Rimington

2033 - Kadin Semonza
Record: 16-0
Conference: 8-0
Big 12 Championship
Sugar Bowl
Cotton Bowl
National Championship

2033 Awards
Spencer McElmurry - John Mackey
Melvin Casher - Lombardi

2034 - Kadin Semonza
Record: 15-1
Conference: 8-0
Big 12 Championship
Cotton Bowl
Peach Bowl
National Championship

2034 Awards
Dominick Blonko - Fred Biletnikoff

2035 - Kadin Semonza
Record: 15-1
Conference: 8-0
Big Ten Championship
Orange Bowl
Rose Bowl
National Championship

2035 Awards
Franklin Walters - John Mackey

2036 - Kadin Semonza
Record: 13-2
Conference: 9-0
Bit Ten Championship
Rose Bowl

2036 Awards
Karlos Farris - Heisman, Maxwell, Walter Camp, Biletnikoff

2037 - Kadin Semonza
Record: 14-2
Conference: 8-1
Big Ten Championship
Rose Bowl
Vrbo Fiesta Bowl

2037 Awards
Karlos Farris - Biletnikoff

redsox907 · Post by **redsox907** » 03 Jun 2025, 00:46

NCAA Yearly History & Awards

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redsox907 · Post by **redsox907** » 03 Jun 2025, 00:49

Records Set By Savage Coached Players

Single Game
Kadin Semonza (2025) - Ball State Passing Yards - 529
Kadin Semonza (2025) - Ball State Passing TDs - 7
Immanuel Hendrix (2032) - ACC/Syracuse Passing TDs - 8
Dalton Wear (2032) - Syracuse Receiving Yards - 285

Single Season
Nyck Harbor (2026) - MAC/Ball State Single Season Receiving Yardage - 2,566
Nyck Harbor (2026)- MAC/Ball State Single Season Receiving Touchdowns - 39
Kadin Semonza (2026) -MAC/Ball State Single Season Passing Touchdowns - 65
Kadin Semonza (2026)- MAC/Ball State Single Season Passing Yards - 5,344
Philip Onwualu (2026) - Ball State Single Season Receptions - 112
Kenneth Merrieweather (2026) - Ball State Single Season Sacks - 14
Jason Veasy (2030) - ACC/Syracuse Single Season Sacks - 29
Spencer Vernon (2029) - Syracuse Single Season Receptions - 107
Lee Browner (2031) - ACC/Syracuse Single Season Rushing Yards - 2,356
Lee Browner (2031) - ACC/Syracuse Single Season Rushing Touchdowns - 31
Immanuel Hendrix (2032) - NCAA/ACC/Syracuse Single Season Passing Touchdowns - 73
Immanuel Hendrix (2032) - ACC/Syracuse Single Season Passing Yards - 5,473
Dalton Wear (2032) - NCAA/ACC/Syracuse Single Season Receiving Yards - 2,937
Dalton Wear (2032) - NCAA/ACC/Syracuse Single Season Receiving Touchdowns - 41
Daniel Velasco (2033) - Georgia Single Season Rushing Yards - 1,937
Daniel Velasco (2033) - Georgia Single Season Rushing Touchdowns - 21
Melvin Miles (2033)- Georgia Single Season Receiving Yards - 1,293
Melvin Miles (2033) - Georgia Single Season Receiving Touchdowns - 19
Maurice Uwazurike (2036) - Texas Single Season Passing Yards - 4,870
Maurice Uwazurike (2036) - Texas Single Season Passing TDs - 55
James Mosely (3037) - NCAA/SEC/Texas Single Season Sacks - 34
Barry Orlovsky (2037) - SEC/Texas Single Season Rushing Yards - 2,556
Barry Orlovsky (2037) - SEC/Texas Single Season Rushing Touchdowns - 40
Rico Mama (2037) - Texas Single Season Receiving Yards - 1,768

Career
Nyck Harbor - NCAA/MAC/Ball State Career Receiving Touchdowns - 96
Philip Onwualu - NCAA/MAC/Ball State Career Receiving Yards - 7,410
Philip Onwualu - NCAA/MAC/Ball State Career Receptions - 456
Kadin Semonza - NCAA/MAC/Ball State Career Passing Touchdowns - 183
Kenneth Merrieweather - Ball State Career Sacks - 28
Jason Veasy - NCAA/ACC/Syracuse Career Sacks - 99
JC Hoag - ACC/Syracuse Career Rushing Yards - 6,026
JC Hoag - Syracuse Career Rushing Touchdowns - 61
Dalton Wear - ACC/Syracuse Career Receiving Touchdowns - 88
Dalton Wear - ACC/Syracuse Career Receiving Yards - 6,490
Dalton Wear - ACC/Syracuse Career Receptions - 293
Immanuel Hendrix - ACC/Syracuse Career Passing Yards - 15,292
Immanuel Hendrix - ACC/Syracuse Career Passing Touchdowns - 172
Miguel Jerman - Texas Career Receiving Touchdowns - 38
Barry Orlovsky - SEC/Texas Career Rushing Touchdowns - 67
James Mosely - SEC/Texas Career Sacks - 51

redsox907 · Post by **redsox907** » 03 Jun 2025, 00:52

The Savage Decade That Redefined College Football
A look back at the last 10 years that redefined College Football

For a kid from Anchorage, Alaska with a shredded knee and a two-star recruiting grade, “Nitro” Nash Savage was never supposed to be the architect of the greatest decade in college football history.

Yet ten years, five national championships, and 152 wins later, Savage isn't just a coach — he's a myth. And his former quarterback? Well, he might be even better.

From the MAC to Immortality

When Nash Savage took over a floundering 2–10 Ball State program in 2025, most wrote it off as a stepping-stone gig — a place for a high school offensive prodigy to sharpen his résumé in the shadows of the FBS.

What they didn’t expect was the beginning of a revolution.

Savage arrived with a reputation for fast turnarounds and a turbo-charged playbook. His trademarked “Nitro” offense — a volatile blend of Veer ‘n’ Shoot principles, spread-option wrinkles, and air raid tempo — was unlike anything college football had seen. Asked about the origin of the scheme, Savage credited his unorthodox roots.

“Honestly, I just liked running around in high school,” Savage said. “It kept your muscles warm. Kept your mind sharp. When you’re playing in sub-30 temps every week in Alaska, you either move or you freeze. I guess I never stopped moving.”

And neither did Ball State.

The Cardinals erupted for a 12–2 campaign in Savage’s first season — the largest single-season turnaround in school history. From there, the Nitro Era exploded into a three-year, stats-shattering, title-chasing storm the likes of which college football may never see again.

From 2025 to 2027, Savage’s Cardinals went 43–3, won three MAC Championships, claimed a Fiesta Bowl, and capped it all with a 2027 National Championship — the first Group of Five team to ever lift the trophy in the CFP era.

The names became legend.

Kadin Semonza, the dual-threat phenom under center, rewrote record books and won back-to-back Heismans.
Nyck Harbor, a track-star-turned-receiver transfer from South Carolina, became a big-play nightmare.
Philip Onwualu, a route-running savant, shattered career receiving records even after Savage had left.

Together, they weren’t just prolific — they were historic:
• Kadin Semonza (2025–2027):
16,307 passing yards, 183 passing TDs (NCAA record), 42 INT, plus 544 rushing attempts for 3,066 yards and 49 rushing TDs. Two-time Heisman winner (2026, 2027).
• Nyck Harbor (2025–2027):
159 receptions, 6,187 yards, 96 receiving touchdowns (NCAA record).
• Philip Onwualu (2025–2028):
456 receptions (NCAA record), 7,410 receiving yards (NCAA record), 96 touchdowns, and the 2028 Heisman Trophy.

By the end of Savage’s Muncie reign, Ball State had gone from punchline to powerhouse — and left a crater in the college football landscape. The Nitro Era wasn’t a gimmick. It was a war cry.

And it had only just begun.

The Syracuse Reign: A Dynasty Forged Under the Dome

When Savage jumped to a 5-7 Syracuse team in 2028, skeptics wondered if lightning could strike twice. It didn’t. It struck five times.

From 2028 to 2032, Savage’s Orange lost just 3 total games, won 5 straight ACC titles, and claimed four national championships behind a ruthless defense and an offense that lit up scoreboards from Death Valley to the Rose Bowl.

The names from that era sound like a College Football Hall of Fame roll call:
Jason Veasy: NCAA record-holder in career sacks (99.5) and single season (29.5) and a two-time Heisman winner as a defensive player.
Immanuel Hendrix: 47-1 as a starter, 172 passing TDs. NCAA single season mark of 73 (besting Kadin Semonza's previous record of 66).
Dalton Wear: 6,490 yards, 88 TDs, and the greatest single season ever by a receiver with 2,679 receiving yards and an astonishing 41 touchdowns.

Savage wasn’t just rebuilding programs — he was building empires. And he wasn’t doing it alone. In 2029, he brought in a familiar face: Kadin Semonza, who joined the staff as passing game coordinator and quarterbacks coach in 2029. By 2031, after Tommy Rees left for Michigan, Semonza was promoted to offensive coordinator and was instrumental in the record breaking seasons of both Immanuel Hendrix and Dalton Wear.

The Georgia Detour & Media Firestorm

After conquering the ACC and stacking national titles like poker chips, Nash Savage shocked the college football world in 2033 by trading the frozen turf of Syracuse for the searing spotlight of the SEC. He was handed the keys to Georgia — a blue blood desperate to return to glory — and expectations couldn’t have been higher.

But instead of a coronation, Savage’s tenure in Athens was a grind.

He finished a respectable 21-7 over two seasons, but it was far from the dominance fans had grown to expect. A season sweep by archrival Florida in Year 1 raised eyebrows. Then after an up and down year that saw the Bulldogs claw their way tp a 10-2 record came the crushing low point: a 63-24 humiliation at the hands of Oklahoma in the 2034 SEC Championship — the worst defeat of Savage’s entire career. A blowout loss to Oregon in the 1st round of the CFP drove the point home, Nash Savage wasn't in the ACC anymore.

The backlash was swift.

None louder than ESPN’s own Stephen A. Smith, who delivered a scathing monologue on First Take the morning after Savage announced he was stepping down at Georgia to take over at Texas.

“Nash Savage isn’t ducking defenders — he’s ducking competition. He’s running from Georgia like a coward. And it is downright shameful!”

Media criticism rained down. Pundits questioned his legacy. Fans wondered if the magic had finally run dry.

But as always, Savage kept it brief — and cold-blooded.

“Stephen A’s job is to talk. Mine is to win.”

Return to Form in Austin

Savage’s first season in Austin made it clear: the Nitro offense still burned hot. Texas started 9-0 behind a brutal schedule that featured seven Top 25 opponents. The Longhorns surged into the playoff picture, looking every bit like title contenders.

But fate, and familiar faces, had other plans.

Texas fell to Georgia in the 2035 SEC Championship, a bitter pill to swallow against his old team. Then came the Orange Bowl — and a showdown with his former quarterback, protégé, and rising coaching star Kadin Semonza. Ball State edged Texas 35-34 in an instant classic, and went on to win their third straight national title.

For Savage, it wasn’t the ending he wanted. But one thing was certainly clear, "Nitro" Nash Savage was definitely back.

The Protégé Returns: Kadin Semonza’s Rise at Ball State

After three failed coaches, Ball State turned to a familiar face — Kadin Semonza — in 2033. At just 28, the former Savage QB and Syracuse OC delivered immediately.

2033: 16-0. National Champions. Beat Syracuse, avenging Ball State's 2032 loss to a then Savage lead Syracuse squad.
2034: 15-1. National Champions. Beat Syracuse again.
2035: 15-1. National Champions. Beat Savage’s Texas 35-34 in an Orange Bowl thriller, before steamrolling Heisman winning QB Richard Chavez and the Houston Cougars to secure the three-peat.

Semonza became the youngest head coach in modern history to win a national title, while also joining Larry Coker (Miami, 2001) as the only first-year head coaches to claim a championship. With the three-peat complete, Semonza cemented his place alongside Bernie Bierman (Minnesota) and his former mentor, Nash Savage, as one of just three coaches to achieve a national title three-peat in college football history.

Legacy vs. Legacy: Who's the Real Architect?

Savage made the calls. Semonza executed them. Now, the debate rages:

Was it always Semonza?
Is Savage slipping?
Or are we just witnessing the rare case where student becomes the master?

Stephen A. put it bluntly: “Savage built the house. Semonza remodeled it, flipped it, and put a platinum sign out front.”

But Savage, now 12-3 at Texas with the Horns back in contention, isn’t done yet. His record still reads:

152-16 overall
5 national titles
64-12 vs. Top 25
33-3 vs. rivals

And yet, after spending the past three seasons watching Semonza win titles — including one by beating Savage en route to a three-peat — the question lingers: Has the rest of the nation finally caught up to Nash Savage’s high-octane Nitro offense? Or was it Semonza who made it truly unstoppable all along?

The Book Isn’t Closed

As conference realignment scrambles the landscape — with Ball State and Syracuse now in the Big Ten, and Savage trying to rebuild Texas into a juggernaut — one thing is clear: College football has never seen anything quite like the Savage-Semonza saga.
It’s chess at 200 mph.
It’s Nitro vs. Next Gen.
It’s the decade that gave us everything.
And it’s not over yet.

If Savage is the sport’s greatest empire builder…Then Kadin Semonza might just be its greatest emperor.

And if the football gods are fair, these two dynasties — mentor and protégé — are destined to meet again.

Soon.

redsox907 · Post by **redsox907** » 03 Jun 2025, 00:54

Everyone is free to post now

Just wrapped up the 2035 season with Ball State securing the 3rd three-peat in NCAA history. Will post a recap of the conference realignment that has happened in my dynasty, then we'll start rolling with the offseason into 2036

This will keep running until CFB26 drops and maybe a little after, depends on where I'm at when it hits. Thanks to all who comment and check it out, glad to be back!

EDIT: Also forgot to clarify. I've controlled Coach Savage since the start and then kept control over the Ball State HC after he left until Kadin took over and now control both. I play all of the Coach Savage games fully and only offense for Ball State unless they are the only "user" team remaining, then I play both sides.

redsox907 · Post by **redsox907** » 03 Jun 2025, 01:12

The CRC Era: How a Decade of Realignment Reshaped College Football (2024–2035)

The 2021 announcement that Texas and Oklahoma would leave the Big 12 for the SEC in 2024 was the match that lit the fuse. Over the next several years, college football underwent seismic changes that threatened to upend the fabric of the sport. By the time the 2024 season kicked off, the Pac-12 had all but collapsed, reduced to just Oregon State and Washington State. The chaos demanded a response—and it came in the form of the Conference Realignment Contingent (CRC).

2024: The CRC Is Born

In late 2024, NCAA President Charlie Baker announced the formation of the CRC during the Intercollegiate Athletics Forum, just days after Oregon and Arizona State—both former Pac-12 programs—won Big Ten and Big 12 titles in their first year in new conferences.

“We’ve heard the concerns from commissioners, fans, and student-athletes,” Baker said. “The CRC will oversee a full restructuring of conference alignments starting in 2025.”

The CRC was formed amid whispers of Congressional antitrust investigations into collusion between the SEC and Big Ten. Pressure mounted. Reform was inevitable.

Composed of 11 influential voices—including legendary coaches like Nick Saban, Bob Stoops, and Pete Carroll—the CRC promised to bring order to chaos through five-year review cycles and competitive integrity standards. Its first objective: reorganize the 10 FBS conferences and 134 programs for a more regionally coherent, balanced structure.

2025: The First Wave of Realignment

The CRC’s first major overhaul came in 2025, dramatically reshaping the Power Five and Group of Five. Most controversial was the CRC’s decision to place USC and UCLA in the Mountain West rather than return them to the Pac-12 or keep them in the Big Ten. The decision stemmed from lingering animosity in the Pac-12 and a CRC commitment to regional alignment.

“There was a clear unwillingness to welcome USC and UCLA back,” a source told The Athletic. “So the Mountain West—eager for high-profile replacements after losing Boise State—stepped in.”

Elsewhere:
• Florida State and Louisville moved to the SEC, while South Carolina returned to the ACC.
• Arkansas, Missouri, and Texas A&M rejoined a restructured Big 12.
• Notre Dame refused to join a conference, citing its National Championship and independent tradition.
• Neutral-site championship venues were announced for each conference to boost prestige and consistency.

2030: New Powers Rise

By the end of the decade, the CRC’s review cycle prompted another realignment wave for the 2030 season, this time spotlighting rising programs and regional balance.

USC returned to the Pac-12, joined by San Jose State, a two-time Mountain West champion that had built a formidable rivalry with USC in the Mountain West Pacific Division.

To balance the move:
• BYU and Colorado shifted to the Mountain West.
• Ball State, after years of dominance, earned a long-rumored promotion to the Big 12, alongside Baylor and Tulane (replacing a previously announced Tulsa).
• Florida State, after five frustrating years in the SEC, returned to the ACC. Boston College followed, leaving the AAC.
• Texas A&M re-entered the SEC, replacing Florida State.
• Liberty joined the AAC; Marshall replaced Ball State in the MAC.

One sore spot emerged: Auburn and Alabama were placed in different SEC divisions, ending their annual Iron Bowl tradition—for now.

“The Iron Bowl will still be played on a rotating basis,” Nick Saban clarified, though sources noted the CRC was already considering another SEC divisional tweak for 2031.

2035: The Big Ten Reloads

The CRC’s 2035 realignment made headlines by elevating two longtime powerhouses: Ball State and Syracuse joined the Big Ten, following dominant performances since 2025.

“The advantage of reassessing every five years is that it prevents programs from being stuck in conferences that no longer match their level,” said Mark Emmert. “Ball State and Syracuse have both earned their place.”

Ball State, once a MAC mainstay, had blossomed into a perennial contender with multiple New Year’s Six bowl wins and College Football Playoff appearances. Syracuse, revitalized by its own championship pedigree—even after the departure of head coach Nash Savage—had made two CFP appearances and reached the title game.

Their addition triggered several corresponding moves:
• Purdue and Indiana shifted to the MAC to maintain Big Ten balance.
• Louisville returned to the ACC, replacing Syracuse.
• Vanderbilt moved to Conference USA.
• Tulsa joined the Big 12, taking Ball State’s place.

Both Ball State and Syracuse joined the Big Ten East, alongside Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, and Cincinnati. Michigan State moved to the West but retained its rivalry game with Michigan under protected scheduling rules.

Looking Ahead

The CRC’s realignment strategy has drawn both praise and criticism, but few deny the impact it’s had on the sport’s future. By addressing conference strength, travel logistics, and regional rivalries while elevating rising programs, the CRC has restored a sense of order—and opportunity—in a once-chaotic landscape.

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Post by **Agent** » 03 Jun 2025, 03:18

coach Savage :letsgo:

Post by **Google[Bot]** » 03 Jun 2025, 05:44

Nitro! Sick nickname. This looks baller glad u brought it over. Excited to follow. Interesting approach controlling 2 teams.

Post by **Captain Canada** » 03 Jun 2025, 08:47

Only lost 16 times? :obama:

I'll be following

Award	Name	Team
Heisman	DE James Mosely	Texas
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year	Keenan Bushman	UTSA
Davey O'Brien	QB Richard Gore	Tulane
Chuck Bednarik	DE James Mosely	Texas
Bronco Nagurski	DE James Mosely	Texas
Jim Thrope	FS Bryce Fiedorowicz	Texas
Doak Walker	HB Barry Orlovsky	Texas
Fred Biletnikoff	WR Karlos Farris	Ball State
Lombardi	DE James Mosely	Texas
Johnny Unitas	QB Richard Gore	Tulane
Outland	C Mohammed Keke	SMU
John Mackey	TE Heath Dalton	Texas
Broyels	DC Mark Walker	UTSA
Butkus	LB Esteban Castillo	Texas
Rimington	C Mohammed Keke	SMU
Lou Groza	K Malik Sisk	Bowling Green
Ray Guy	P Chester McMahan	James Madison
Returner of the Year	WR Oscar Perez	Wyoming

Award	Player	Team
Heisman	WR Karlos Farris	Ball State
Maxwell	WR Karlos Farris	Ball State
Walter Camp	WR Karlos Farris	Ball State
Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year	Scotty Walden	BYU
Davey O'Brien	QB PJ Sauer	Notre Dame
Bronco Nagurski	LB Miguel Giuliano	Texas
Chuck Bednarik	LB Miguel Giuliano	Texas
Jim Thrope	SS Jayden Singleton	Texas
Doak Walker	HB Lee Vela	Texas
Fred Biletnikoff	WR Karlos Farris	Ball State
Lombardi	DE James Moesly	Texas
Johnny Unitas	QB PJ Sauer	Notre Dame
Outland Trophy	G Tim Weeks	Clemson
John Mackey	TE Tyler Biggs	Texas
Broyles	OC Deon McCracken	BYU
Butkus	LB Miguel Giuliano	Texas
Rimington	C Adrian Heurtelou	Texas Tech
Lou Groza	K Max Willis	UAB
Ray Guy	P Ofisa Gee	Western Kentucky
Returner of the Year	WR Leon Canaday	Akron

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