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Rece Davis and Dan Wetzel discuss the changing landscape of college sports. They break down Sacramento State’s $18M move to the MAC, North Dakota State’s jump to the Mountain West, and whether moving up a conference is really worth it. They also discuss whether Nebraska truly belongs in the Big Ten or Big 12. 0:00 - Welcome 0:30 - Sacramento St to MAC for $18M 3:48 - North Dakota State going to FBS, headed to MWC 13:20 - Is moving up a conference actually worth it? 15:37 - Where does Nebraska belong? The Big Ten or Big 12? 21:12 - Why championships affect a school’s identity 27:16 - Should some sports be played regionally? 31:40 - Do all conference games really matter? 39:48 - Should schools get to control their own schedules? 46:08 - Miami University coach vows to wear a Speedo if… 53:53 - Next year: What to do when football and Valentine’s Day collide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Sources: The MAC has voted to formally add FCS Sacramento State into the league as a football-only member starting in 2026. The cost of entrance is expected to be $18 million and a deal is expected to be announced in the upcoming days.
This will be the first West Coast program to make this jump to FBS in football in well over a generation. The total cost of entry is $23 million, as Sacramento State would also need to pay an additional $5 million to the NCAA to move up.
MAC adds Sacramento State as football-only member in 2026
The MAC presidents have voted to add FCS Sacramento State into the league as a football-only member starting in 2026.
2026 college football recruiting class rankings: Top 75 schools
Lincoln Riley and the Trojans break the SEC's five-year grip on football recruiting supremacy.
Mississippi State signs QB Jaden Rashada from transfer portal
Oft-traveled quarterback Jaden Rashada is again back in the SEC after signing with Mississippi State out of the transfer portal, the university announced.
Sources: Sac State's Brennan Marion to be new Colorado OC
Sacramento State coach Brennan Marion is leaving to become the offensive coordinator at Colorado, sources confirmed to ESPN's Pete Thamel.
Pinnick, Fisher carry UC Davis to 31-27 win over Sacramento State, possible FCS playoff spot
— Caden Pinnick threw for 306 yards and two touchdowns and UC Davis held on downs at its 27 in the closing seconds to win the 71st Causeway Classic 31-27 over Sacramento State on Saturday.
Big Sky says refs made mistake at end of Sacramento State win
The Big Sky Conference said an officiating error was made in the final seconds of Sacramento State's victory over Idaho on Saturday night, failing to overturn the call on the field of a completed 18-yard catch.
Williams' TD run with 9 seconds left pushes Sacramento State over Idaho 23-20
— Rodney Hammond Jr. and Jaquail Smith each ran for more than 100 yards, and quarterback Cardell Williams ran for the game-winning touchdown with nine seconds left to give...
Rodney Hammond Jr. runs for 191 yards and 2 TDs, Sacramento St. beats Portland St. 52-24
— Cardell Williams threw two first-half touchdown passes to Ernest Campbell, Rodney Hammond Jr. had 191 yards rushing and two TDs on 17 carries and Sacramento State beat Portland State 52-24 on Saturday night.