Can you imagine the disrespect the number 8 would get. They act like it’s a lock that number 1-3 is an automatic winner.
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I've been on this bandwagon for years.I still prefer a true playoff system. Make it like the other playoff systems that are used at the FCS, division II and division III.
I think 4 seems right to me. Who would we feel really deserves a playoff spot this year after OU? Utah? Penn State? No thanks. Would be a waste of games
For those who dont think expanding to an 8 team playoff would be a waste of time, I give you the Washington Nationals. If MLB had not expanded to add wild card teams the Nats would have never even been in the playoff. I am in favor of an 8 team playoff...5 conference champs plus 3 at large teams selected based and an approved set of metrics and w/o human involvement in the decision.
For those who dont think expanding to an 8 team playoff would be a waste of time, I give you the Washington Nationals. If MLB had not expanded to add wild card teams the Nats would have never even been in the playoff. I am in favor of an 8 team playoff...5 conference champs plus 3 at large teams selected based and an approved set of metrics and w/o human involvement in the decision.
I'm good with a four team playoff. If you just look at this year for instance, 3 teams were undefeated and were locks for 3 out of the 4 spots. Oklahoma got the last spot and deservedly so based on their resume. After that, there really isn't anymore teams that deserve to play in it this year including Oregon. Don't lose to Arizona St and you make it harder for the committee to keep you out. The Pac 12 is still down. Utah was exposed because they hadn't played any real good teams. Don't get me started on the ACC. While I do think Clemson is really good, their schedule was a joke. I know its not their fault that their conference is dog poop, but still that is an embarrassing conference.
It's a horribly unfair system where the teams bid for being the home team. Number 16 can play at home against #1.I've been on this bandwagon for years.
The main argument against it has been the bowl games and their financial success.
The bowl games (including the New Year's Six) have already been reduced to the exhibitions and rewards they were originally intended to be - especially after the playoff was extended to 4.
Right now, you could eliminate the CCGs and have a 1st round playoff that weekend.
Either at the top rated team's home or at a location of their choice.
Us the bowl system for quarter/semi rounds.
Losers of the CCGs (and maybe the quarter finals) could still be bowl eligible.
A 16 team playoff would add one game to the schedule.
Before you tell me the best college football players in the land can't handle another game due to class schedules, energy, etc, just remember ALL OTHER CLASSES OF NCAA FOOTBALL use the 16 game playoff and seem to fair just fine.
There ought to be a 6 team playoff. All 5 Conference Champions
and the last, pick'em.
can we stop threads like this until at least 2023?
Nothing changing for a long time.
Contractually obligated until 2024.
This is way different than March Madness.For those saying “4 is enough”, do you enjoy March Madness? They seem to make an interesting and exciting tournament even though the “experts” say only a handful of those teams have a real shot at winning it all.
Yet division 3, division 2, and fcs teams do it every year... on a fraction of the budget spent by fbs schoolsThis is way different than March Madness.
Moving football teams around is a way way different animal.
It's a horribly unfair system where the teams bid for being the home team. Number 16 can play at home against #1.
Most coaches who have been in both, strongly prefer the FBS system for a good reason. It's better for the players and coaches.
Fans would probably advocate for a 16 team double elimination.
Not that much. It’s a Cinderella tourney and the best team in the country doesn’t always win.For those saying “4 is enough”, do you enjoy March Madness? They seem to make an interesting and exciting tournament even though the “experts” say only a handful of those teams have a real shot at winning it all.
Not that much. It’s a Cinderella tourney and the best team in the country doesn’t always win.
Plus it trivializes the regular season.