Reading the tea leaves, the TV partners would have to sign off first...



Scott said CFP considerations are only part of scheduling decisions. Pac-12 television contracts with ESPN and Fox were struck with a nine-game conference schedule in mind.

"We've got obligations. It doesn't mean it would be impossible, but up until now, our schools haven't wanted to change," Scott said. "Our schools like playing against each [other]. Don't really like going into the buying of games market."