Based on the following criteria, in order of priority.
- Football legacy and success
- Basketball legacy and success
- Proximity to meaningful media markets
- Overall athletic department success across olympic sports
- Fan base loyalty and support
Here is what it spit out:
1. Clemson
- Football Legacy and Success: High. Clemson is one of the top football programs nationally, with multiple national championships in recent years.
- Basketball Legacy and Success: Moderate. Not historically a basketball powerhouse.
- Proximity to Media Markets: Moderate. Close to the Atlanta market.
- Overall Athletic Department Success: Moderate. Some success in Olympic sports.
- Fan Base Loyalty and Support: High. Passionate and loyal fan base.
2. Florida State
- Football Legacy and Success: High. Historically one of the top programs with national championships.
- Basketball Legacy and Success: Moderate to High. Strong recent performances.
- Proximity to Media Markets: High. Close to Florida markets like Miami and Tampa.
- Overall Athletic Department Success: Moderate to High. Competitive in several Olympic sports.
- Fan Base Loyalty and Support: High. Strong and loyal following.
3. Miami
- Football Legacy and Success: High. Historically a powerhouse with multiple national championships.
- Basketball Legacy and Success: Moderate. Some success but not a traditional power.
- Proximity to Media Markets: High. Located in a major media market.
- Overall Athletic Department Success: Moderate. Some success in Olympic sports.
- Fan Base Loyalty and Support: Moderate to High. Strong but sometimes fickle fan base.
4. North Carolina
- Football Legacy and Success: Moderate. Competitive but not elite.
- Basketball Legacy and Success: Very High. One of the top programs in the country.
- Proximity to Media Markets: High. Close to Charlotte and Raleigh markets.
- Overall Athletic Department Success: High. Strong across many Olympic sports.
- Fan Base Loyalty and Support: High. Very loyal and engaged fan base.
5. Virginia Tech
- Football Legacy and Success: High. Historically strong with consistent performances.
- Basketball Legacy and Success: Moderate. Some success but not elite.
- Proximity to Media Markets: Moderate. Close to Washington D.C. market.
- Overall Athletic Department Success: Moderate to High. Competitive in several Olympic sports.
- Fan Base Loyalty and Support: High. Passionate and supportive fan base.
6. Louisville
- Football Legacy and Success: Moderate to High. Strong performances in recent years.
- Basketball Legacy and Success: High. Historically successful program.
- Proximity to Media Markets: Moderate. Close to Louisville market.
- Overall Athletic Department Success: High. Strong across several sports.
- Fan Base Loyalty and Support: High. Passionate and loyal fans.
Full List:
- Clemson
- Florida State
- Miami
- North Carolina
- Virginia Tech
- Louisville
- Virginia
- NC State
- Pittsburgh
- Georgia Tech
- Wake Forest
- Syracuse
- Boston College
- Duke