I believe you are refering to the 4 playoff spots?

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Aug 20, 2014
11:53:12am

CosmoK

I think I understand the 4 playoff spots. I am asking about the non-playoff major bowl games.

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CosmoK

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I have a newbie question - how many at-large spots for New Year's Bowls?

CosmoK

8/20/14 11:50am

4 at large spots - all determined by the committee.

rggee

8/20/14 11:51am

I believe you are refering to the 4 playoff spots?

CosmoK

8/20/14 11:53am

No.

rggee

8/20/14 11:55am

I lied. 6 at large spots (Peach, Cotton, and Fiesta Bowls this year.)

rggee

8/20/14 11:55am

See, that is a pretty big deal.

CosmoK

8/20/14 11:57am

Granted, there are AQ spots (top ranked G5, any P5 champ if not in the playoff)

rggee

8/20/14 11:58am

Ok, hold on. Now we are getting down to the brass tacks.

CosmoK

8/20/14 12:02pm

I think it depends on which bowls are the 'semifinal games'

rggee

8/20/14 12:04pm

So there will be a lot more "at large" spots this year than when the Cotton or

rggee

8/20/14 12:06pm

It won't be about "appeal" any more

BYUFam1

8/20/14 12:20pm

Here's basically the setup:

cougarfan84

8/20/14 12:05pm

It is disgusting to me

BlueOptimist

8/20/14 12:30pm

All P5 technically are negotiated for a #2 or even #3 if they have

BYUFam1

8/20/14 1:00pm

There are 6 at-large "spots" available, but likely fewer at-large teams

jreid191

8/20/14 12:06pm

And if #2 also makes the playoffs (not likely I know) then they'll take ACC #3

BYUFam1

8/20/14 12:22pm

Here's an illustration of how it would work using the preseason AP poll

jreid191

8/20/14 12:32pm

link

BYUFam1

8/20/14 12:13pm

Another old link that answers more questions

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