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Aug 20, 2014
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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
BYUFam1
8/20/14 12:27pm
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