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UConn Intends to Remain FBS, Charges Dropped Against Florida DB

Apr 13, 2019; Gainesville, FL, USA; Florida Gators wide receiver Tyrie Cleveland (89) catches the ball over defensive back Brian Edwards (6) for a touchdown during the second half at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium at Florida Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

The top story in college football continues to be the bombshell news that UConn will leave the AAC and re-join the Big East as early as 2020-21. The prospect of another round of conference realignment has spiced up a news cycle that is usually just filled with police blotter and unfounded optimism, and the ramifications will likely dominate the headlines for the next week or more.

UConn has made a commitment to stay in the FBS, and the school is ready to go the independent route if they can’t find a conference willing to accept them as a football-only member. The Huskies don’t have a great tradition, but they do have a bit of a brand, and they did make it to a BCS bowl in 2010. Conference USA, the MAC, and the independent option seem to be what’s on the table, and UConn will look to make a decision soon.

As news of UConn’s departure has settled in, more and more reporters have been trying to theorize what the AAC will do going forward. There are a lot of options on the table, but a lot of the speculation (see: Boise State and BYU) seems far-fetched. Taking a Conference USA school is the most logical option, but there have been a lot of dubious decisions regarding conference realignment this decade.

Brian Edwards is back in the fold at the University of Florida. Charges were dropped against the defensive back after he was accused of grabbing his girlfriend by the neck when she tried to leave his apartment last month. Edwards has played 18 games in three seasons with the Gators.

Top Stories

  • Opinion: UConn rejoining the Big East means the school has given up on football program | USA Today
  • With UConn likely moving back to the Big East, where could the AAC turn for a replacement? | CBS Sports
  • Battery charge dropped against Florida’s Edwards | ESPN

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