There was a time when the regions of the United States were clearly defined and understood entities: the Middle Atlantic, the Southeast and the Midwest. But the lines have blurred, and a quick look at demographics (and election results) will tell you Chicago and Atlanta have more in common with each other than the rural parts of their respective states.
Regional trends and viewpoints are increasingly being replaced by national ones that cross state and regional boundaries in the worlds of business and politics. And as fall 2023 arrives, you can see that shift impacting even the world of college sports — particularly college football. CONTINUED
Dante Chinni, NBC News
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