30 years later, which old WAC programs are in the best spot? | College Football Insider
This article evaluates the current standing of former Western Athletic Conference football programs thirty years after the 1996 season. It reflects on the historical landscape of college football, including the inaugural year of the Big 12 and previous conference alignments.
Let’s take a step into a time machine and visit 1996. To describe the college football landscape 30 years ago as disparate would be an understatement. Just look at the conference standings. The Big 12 was in its first year (and actually had 12 teams). The Big Ten only had 11 teams, and the furthest […]
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