did when limits were first introduced in the early ‘70s and then ratcheted down in the early ‘90s. The top programs would certainly push back and lose in the short term, as they won’t be able to stockpile as much top talent, but over the longer run the sport will benefit hugely from increased parity and competitiveness. Their product would improve, and everyone wins if the product is better.

The expansion proposal you mentioned failed mostly because of Title IX implications, I believe. 15 more men’s football scholarships means either 15 more for women too, or 15 fewer for other men’s sports.

The scheduling change would get more pushback from more of the P5, IMO.