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As Big Ten, SEC plot future of CFP, what could it mean to the rest of college football?


Published on 2025-02-20 11:45:18 - deseret
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  • So this is the latest chapter in the long, messed-up history of college football and its eternal pursuit of determining a champion and making a lot of money in the process. The SEC/Big Ten's reasoning undoubtedly falls back on the oldest debate in college football
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The article from MSN discusses the evolving landscape of college football, particularly focusing on the College Football Playoff (CFP) and the strategic maneuvers by the Big Ten and SEC conferences. These two powerhouses are reportedly considering a future where they might exert more control over the CFP, potentially sidelining other conferences. This could mean a format change where the Big Ten and SEC might secure more automatic bids or influence over playoff selections, which could significantly impact the competitive balance and revenue distribution in college football. The discussions hint at a possible expansion of the playoff format, but with a twist that favors these dominant conferences, potentially leading to a more stratified college football environment where smaller conferences and independent teams might find it harder to compete for national titles. This shift could also affect media rights deals, game scheduling, and the overall structure of college sports governance.

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