Missed Opportunity: How a 12-Team College Football Playoff Could Have Changed the Game
The College Football Playoff missed an opportunity for a more exciting and inclusive postseason by not implementing a 12-team playoff. The current four-team playoff system created controversy in the selection process, leaving some deserving teams out of the mix. A hypothetical 12-team playoff would have included matchups like Florida State vs. Liberty and Georgia vs. Ole Miss in the first round. The absence of a 12-team playoff raises questions about the selection process and fairness. The article argues that college football deserved better and suggests that even a 24-team tournament, like the FCS, would be more thrilling and fair.
The article highlights the missed opportunity for a more exciting and inclusive college football playoff system. It raises questions about the fairness of the current selection process and suggests that a 12-team or even 24-team tournament would generate more excitement and settle things on the field.
- No. 12 Liberty at No. 5 Florida State
- No. 9 Missouri at No. 8 Oregon
- No. 11 Ole Miss at No. 6 Georgia
- No. 10 Penn State at No. 7 Ohio State
It is important to note that implementing a 12-team playoff or a larger tournament would require significant changes to the current structure and might face resistance from stakeholders.
The current four-team college football playoff system missed an opportunity for more excitement and inclusivity. A 12-team or even 24-team playoff would generate more interest, settle things on the field, and provide a fairer competition.
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