Of the three power conferences not named SEC or B10, the BIG 12 is in the strongest position.
The acc is locked into a long term low pay deal, is reliant on Notre Dame and continues to have multiple schools that want out asap.
The PAC has lower payouts and just lost its main schools going into a negotiation with few avenues to expand. They are also dealing with schools that want out now.
Meanwhile the BIG 12 stabilized itself a year ago, has solid contracts for three more season before getting a more lucrative deal, and can absorb schools from the west or east should the opportunities arise and it makes sense.
The acc is locked into a long term low pay deal, is reliant on Notre Dame and continues to have multiple schools that want out asap.
The PAC has lower payouts and just lost its main schools going into a negotiation with few avenues to expand. They are also dealing with schools that want out now.
Meanwhile the BIG 12 stabilized itself a year ago, has solid contracts for three more season before getting a more lucrative deal, and can absorb schools from the west or east should the opportunities arise and it makes sense.