Now that’s an interesting piece of news! While college football programs are busy with either their spring practice or hunting down star high school recruits, one of them dished out a big surprise. That’s none other than Sacramento State. In a world full of players’ flips, they brought in a surprise move. Yes, they have decided to hit the ‘FLIP’ button when it comes to their conference. Going by ESPN’s reports, Sacramento State plans to file an application with the NCAA to transition from the FCS to the FBS level. To be noted that the Hornets want to make the move as an independent in football.
As of now, they are waiting for approval from the NCAA. If they get a ‘YES’ from the NCAA, Sacramento State would be ineligible for postseason play in 2025 and 2026. It will be only in 2027 that they will regain their postseason eligibility. Their main goal behind this move is to leave the FCS conference. After all, over the years, a lot of programs have lost confidence in them, followed by their plunge to FBS. That includes Sam Houston State, Jacksonville State, Kennesaw State, Delaware, and Missouri State, among a bunch of others. Another factor has to do with fortunes. After all, making this flip, the exit fee for the Big Sky is way too alluring. As per the reports, it has been increased from $250,000 to $1 million.
(This is a developing story…)
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