Overview

• Study finds ACC and Big Ten will see the largest increases in emissions per game.
• Realignment involves teams traveling greater distances, leading to higher carbon footprints.
• Pac-12, now a two-team conference, is the only Power Five conference not impacted.
• Researchers suggest geographic proximity should be considered in future realignment decisions.
• The study does not account for emissions from fan travel, potentially underestimating total impact.