The Official 2024 College Football Random Thoughts Thread

[FakeNews]

Phillips said the ACC could consider giving its regular-season champion a bye, and have the teams that finish second or third in the league standings play in the ACC championship game.

Using this year’s ACC as an example, SMU would have won the regular season title. Clemson finished second place and instead of facing the Mustangs, Miami would still be alive. Potentially getting a win vs. Clemson might be a big enough resume boost to be included.

He also said another possibility is having the Top 4 teams play on the final weekend of the regular season: First-place versus fourth place, and second-place vs. third-place, with the winners playing the following weekend in the ACC championship game.

 

[Lucky_Lefty]

Phillips said the ACC could consider giving its regular-season champion a bye, and have the teams that finish second or third in the league standings play in the ACC championship game.

Using this year’s ACC as an example, SMU would have won the regular season title. Clemson finished second place and instead of facing the Mustangs, Miami would still be alive. Potentially getting a win vs. Clemson might be a big enough resume boost to be included.

He also said another possibility is having the Top 4 teams play on the final weekend of the regular season: First-place versus fourth place, and second-place vs. third-place, with the winners playing the following weekend in the ACC championship game.

AKA...we don't know wtf we're doing so we're throwing shyt up against the wall and hoping it sticks. This isn't an issue if you don't have 20 teams in your conference.

Also, anyone else disturbed by this blurb from this ESPN article about changes to the playo.... oops, invitational tournament?

Starting in 2026, any changes will no longer require unanimous approval, and the Big Ten and the SEC will have the bulk of control over the format -- a power that was granted during the past CFP contract negotiation. The commissioners will again meet in person at their annual April meeting in Las Colinas, Texas, and the presidents and chancellors will have a videoconference or phone call on May 6.

 

[Osmar]

AKA...we don't know wtf we're doing so we're throwing shyt up against the wall and hoping it sticks. This isn't an issue if you don't have 20 teams in your conference.

Also, anyone else disturbed by this blurb from this ESPN article about changes to the playo.... oops, invitational tournament?

ESPN conveniently left out they are the other party that controls the playoffs.

So ESPN, SEC, Big 10 will decide on format

 

[Silkk]

@MustafaSTL What time the pregaming start?

 

[Trust Me]

@MustafaSTL What time the pregaming start?

Guarantee dudes passed out already