College Football
3 Universities Ripe for Football College football season transforms campuses into electric celebrations of school spirit with marching bands, tailgating traditions, and packed stadiums. Yet several universities with passionate student bodies remain on the sidelines, dreaming of their own Saturday traditions. Three schools stand out as prime candidates to join the gridiron glory. Right here in Arizona, Grand Canyon University represents perhaps the most compelling case. GCU’s explosive growth and investment in athletics have created one of the nation’s most energetic college sports atmospheres. Basketball games regularly sell out, and the school’s facilities continue expanding. With the restructured Pac-12 seeking new members, GCU could seamlessly join the conference and immediately create intense rivalries with NAU, ASU, and U of A— keeping travel costs manageable while delivering the high-stakes matchups fans crave. Across the country in Spokane, Washington, Gonzaga University brings a different dimension to the conversation. Already renowned for its powerhouse basketball program, Gonzaga has established athletic credibility, abundant campus space, and strong school spirit. The struggling Pac-12 needs solid programs, and Gonzaga could answer that call while building an instant rivalry with Washington State University, just two hours south. The infrastructure and fan base exist—only the decision remains.
Finally, New York University presents an intriguing urban challenge. As one of America’s largest universities, NYU sits in Manhattan’s heart without a football program. Imagine autumn Saturdays with purple-clad fans streaming through Washington Square Park toward a Violets home game. The fanbase potential is enormous, though Manhattan’s space constraints and astronomical operating costs present serious obstacles. Starting in the FCS division with regional competitors like Stony Brook might offer a realistic path forward. For now, these remain “what-ifs”—but with the right timing, funding, and vision, any could transform Saturday afternoons for their communities. Whether it’s GCU energizing Arizona’s college sports landscape or Gonzaga and NYU pursuing their gridiron dreams, college football’s future expansion story continues to unfold.
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