American and Pac-12 Conferences Top ‘Group of Six’ Rankings by San Diego Union-Tribune
The San Diego Union-Tribune published rankings of "Group of Six" conferences, with the American and Pac-12 conferences emerging at the top.
San Diego, CA, July 28, 2026 —
The San Diego Union-Tribune has released its rankings for the “Group of Six” conferences, placing the American Athletic Conference and the Pac-12 Conference in the leading positions.
The publication’s assessment evaluated various aspects of these athletic conferences, culminating in the designation of the American and Pac-12 as the top-performing entities within the “Group of Six” category. Further details regarding the specific criteria used for the rankings or the names of individual sports involved were not immediately available.
The “Group of Six” typically refers to a subset of NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) conferences. While the exact composition can fluctuate, these leagues are generally considered to be among the most prominent in college athletics. The American Athletic Conference, often abbreviated as the AAC, and the Pac-12 Conference, known for its presence on the West Coast of the United States, were identified as the frontrunners in this particular evaluation.
The San Diego Union-Tribune’s methodology for this ranking was not specified in the available information. Typically, such rankings might consider factors like competitive balance, national championships, academic performance, media deals, and bowl game appearances. However, without explicit details from the report, these remain general considerations for such assessments.
The outcome of these rankings places the American and Pac-12 conferences ahead of other leagues that may have been included in the “Group of Six” evaluation. The specific order or placement of other conferences within the ranking was not provided.
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