The Pac-12, lagging well behind the SEC in many areas (not the least of which is the Gulf of Mexico sized revenue gap from their television networks), is looking at a unique solution to catching up in at least one way. Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News reports higher-ups within the conference are warming to the idea of playing games against FCS opponents in the final weeks of the season.
The SEC has scheduled cupcakes late in their seasons for years; the week prior to Thanksgiving is often littered with uninspiring match-ups between the likes of the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Chattanooga Mocs.