Just because the SEC and Big Ten have moved to 16 teams doesn't mean everyone else needs to get to that number today or even in three years. Strength in numbers is nice when it applies.
It works for the SEC and Big Ten to do what they've done because their media partners supported the idea financially. Both of those leagues do not have to grow again anytime soon despite the fun rumor games fans and media play.
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