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Dec 12, 2019
10:32:06am
Klompus Walk-on
8 Team Playoff, BYU and G5. I agree with Spencer, but think Jarom is right.
Sportsnation was talking about what BYU would do if the playoff went to 8 teams, with the format being that the top G5 would have an auto invite. The proposed question was would BYU have a better chance at making the playoff as G5 or staying Indy.

Spencer took the stance that BYU would have a better chance by joining a G5, he mentioned the American specifically. I completely agree with this stance. Memphis at #17 would be in the playoff this year. UCF would have been in the past two years. I think BYU would have a MUCH better chance at making the playoff in that league, under that new format.

That said, Jarom dodged the question, basically saying it doesn't matter which option gave the better chance to make the playoff. For two reasons: BYU's pride would keep them from "taking a step back", even if that step took them closer to a national championship. BUT mostly, that BYU's goal for a given season simply is not to win a NC. That's not the goal. The goal is to be on TV and make money.

As a fan and competitive person, I agree with Spencer. Under a new format, BYU should take whatever path gives them the best chance at winning a NC. That would be G5 in some form. But I conceded that Jarom is probably right. BYU cares far more about making money and being on TV than winning another NC.
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