![]() Perhaps, instead of losing UConn, the Big East gains a program from the Big 12, although it’s hard to see other top programs going independent with their football programs. Plenty of moves could be made by other leagues, as well. Or it could expand, picking apart the Big 12’s carcass. ![]() The AAC could perish, with schools like Houston, UCF, Cincinnati and Memphis prime targets for the Big 12. If Texas and Oklahoma do eventually leave, the dominoes will fall. Regardless, after nearly a decade of dormancy, conference realignment appears to be on the horizon once again. The football program isn’t exactly overly attractive. Because it isn’t.Īnd let’s face it, maybe the ACC doesn’t even want UConn. UConn is happy to be back in the Big East, where it “belongs,” and certainly doesn’t want to give any indication that it is planning a departure. Now, obviously, a move to the ACC (or another Power-5 league) could ultimately be a great financial boon to UConn. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports David Butler II / David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Show More Show Less Uncasville, Connecticut, USA The UConn Huskies celebrate after defeating the Marquette Golden Eagles in the Big East Championship game at Mohegan Sun. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) Richard Drew / Associated Press Show More Show Less 4 of7 University of Connecticut men's basketball coach Dan Hurley, left, University President Susan Herbst, third left, Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman, fourth left, women's basketball coach Geno Auriemma, fifth left, and Director of Athletics David Benedict, pose for photos during the announcement that the University of Connecticut is re-joining the Big East Conference, at New York's Madison Square Garden, Thursday, June 27, 2019. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports David Butler II / David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports Show More Show Less 3 of7 Uncasville, Connecticut, USA UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) returns the ball against the Marquette Golden Eagles in the first half at Mohegan Sun. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports David Butler II / USA TODAY / Pool / Contributed Photo Show More Show Less 2 of7 ![]() Uncasville, Connecticut, USA UConn Huskies guard Paige Bueckers (5) warms up before the start of the game against the Marquette Golden Eagles at Mohegan Sun.
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