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Is Sun Belt already becoming Group of 5’s best? Should AAC expectations be reset?
The reality is that UCF, Houston and Cincinnati have taken five of those eight NY6/CFP spots, and they’ll move to the Big 12. There isn’t a clear No. 1 in the AAC to replace them, and the other leagues have had plenty of depth and parity.
The Sun Belt is much improved. Its additions strengthened regional ties with programs that have a dedicated fan base and/or a winning culture. The four Power 5 wins this season already make that obvious.