Are we headed for realignment? I don’t think so... at least no time soon. There are too many unanswered questions out there for it to happen anytime soon (see multiple years).
In any realignment, conferences should aim to maximize regional rivalries and create exciting matchups between teams with historical connections. The goal should be to enhance the intensity and passion of college football by emphasizing long-standing rivalries and creating new ones within reasonable geographic proximity.
Current BIG Ten Conference Structure:
If Miami were to join the BIG10 conference, it would likely fit into the current divisions on the East Division.