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Dec 1, 2022
10:35:53am

Skeptical Optimist Intervention Needed

UTSA is #23 in the AP, #24 in the coaches, and unranked in the CFP rankings. If

they beat 7-5 North Texas this weekend, they will be the CUSA champions. They lost both of their non-conference games against ranked teams (Houston and Texas). Of their 10 wins, only 3 are against teams that currently have a winning record, with their best win against 8-5 Western Kentucky.

Make an argument why they deserve a CFP playoff bid.

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Skeptical Optimist

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I’ll just say it…12 teams is too many for a college football playoff.

RalphWiggam You wish I was your lover

12/1/22 9:58am

I think 4 is fine. I could tolerate 8 I guess

Memmo

12/1/22 9:59am

what the? and you're on cougarboard? Boooooo

dryflyelk

12/1/22 9:59am

I definitely disagree with the obsession for more playoffs in every sport. I’ll

Memmo

12/1/22 10:20am

The 4 team playoff is the exact reason for a lack of parity, which is what you

YbeatsU

12/1/22 10:45am

Increased access should in theory spread the talent around and maybe

cougarfann888

12/1/22 10:43am

This is the piece I hadn’t considered. If this happens I could get on board.

Memmo

12/1/22 10:45am

Personally, I want to go back to 2

MarylandFan

12/1/22 11:08am

It’s not enough. 16 is better.

12/1/22 9:59am

but why do you think talent is going "move around"?

Mayor of Cougartown

12/1/22 10:25am

Because there will be more than 6 ways to get to the playoff.

12/1/22 10:31am

I don’t follow this logic.

Blue Cat

12/1/22 11:03am

The difference is that BSU's path to the playoff will be easier than Kentucky

The Dark Knight

12/1/22 11:15am

That’s not too much different than it’s always been. I suppose BSUs odds would

Memmo

12/1/22 11:36am

To even out recruiting we’re not talking about Kentucky vs BSU

Blue Cat

12/1/22 12:14pm

Chet Holmgren chose Gonzaga over bigger schools. Football will see the same.

Hup

12/1/22 12:45pm

1-2 players matter in basketball. Totally different than football.

Blue Cat

12/1/22 1:41pm

But the idea is that top recruits will start considering smaller schools

Hup

12/1/22 2:35pm

Yep, 12 is just too many for a sport with 130 teams . . .

Shinshin

12/1/22 9:59am

No G5 teams should be allowed. G5 football disgusts me.

TCuz

12/1/22 10:00am

RE: No G5 teams should be allowed. G5 football disgusts me.

Carnac

12/1/22 10:01am

RE: No G5 teams should be allowed. G5 football disgusts me.

12/1/22 10:04am

They should have their own playoff

Blue Cat

12/1/22 10:42am

That means we'll probably be involved with their lot. Who's to say we won't be

Schrodizzy

12/1/22 1:35pm

Sarcasm?

VenomFarmer

12/1/22 12:07pm

You do realize that until last year, under your plan BYU would have found itself

TrueBlue67

12/1/22 1:46pm

It's not enough. Every conference champion should have an auto-berth. Until then

shoganai

12/1/22 10:00am

Agreed. Access will create parity.

The Dark Knight

12/1/22 10:07am

Don't think I could really get behind giving the champions of the Sun Belt, MAC,

Skeptical Optimist

12/1/22 10:08am

Only because they've never been given a chance. It will take time but if every

Schultz is back

12/1/22 10:16am

Stronger G5 schools could become powerful quickly

The Dark Knight

12/1/22 10:24am

Money will still be the issue for strong G5 schools.

Schultz is back

12/1/22 10:29am

UTSA is #23 in the AP, #24 in the coaches, and unranked in the CFP rankings. If

Skeptical Optimist

12/1/22 10:35am

Non conference games are at the beginning of the season. Teams improve over the

Schultz is back

12/1/22 11:52am

I’m fine with the top 6 conf. champs plus 6 at-large. All 11 would be too many

12/1/22 10:14am

I think there should be a few G5 slots and those conferences should replace CCGs

12/1/22 10:18am

If it gives every team a clear path at the start of the season, I'm for it

Hup

12/1/22 10:37am

There’s a reason people enjoy March madness more than the CFP

cougarbart

12/1/22 10:00am

I disagree I think it's perfect.

Schrodizzy

12/1/22 10:01am

Should be a 6 team playoff, 6 highest ranked Conference Champs.

BYUplaysDefense

12/1/22 10:02am

If it means that the recruiting outcomes are spread a little more widely, I am

12/1/22 10:02am

If this is a legitimate possibility, it’s the only thing that would make bigger

Memmo

12/1/22 10:22am

Nope. It will be 16 teams at some point most likely. Gonna be a huge success.

BlooCoog

12/1/22 10:03am

Maybe the bye weeks for the conference champs make some sense and the first week

johnnybyu

12/1/22 10:05am

I'm predicting that it goes to 16 teams in the next 15 years with 7 total

thewaterboy

12/1/22 10:18am

8. The best team has never ranked worse than 8.

Genghis Spreads

12/1/22 10:05am

And we have no idea if that's because teams that were undefeated and ranked 9-16

Jomilo21

12/1/22 10:08am

We have computer rankings.

Genghis Spreads

12/1/22 10:35am

12 is perfect. You get all the top 6 conference champs. Prob the top 10 teams

LaserCoug

12/1/22 10:05am

Well if that's not a hot take... NCAA Basketball March Madness Tourney includes

Jomilo21

12/1/22 10:06am

March Madness runs 2 rounds/week. CFB is only 1 round/week. 12 teams is best.

Y2010

12/1/22 12:19pm

8 is probably the best number: 6 highest rated conference champs + 2 at large.

Benfica1

12/1/22 10:07am

Somehow FCS manages 24

12/1/22 10:10am

Better science

12/1/22 10:19am

We need something that is worse than a thumbs down.

byucougarsbig12

12/1/22 10:12am

16 or 24 would be better.

Napoli

12/1/22 10:13am

Only if ALL conference champions are represented.

Benfica1

12/1/22 10:15am

16 is the magic number

cougarbart

12/1/22 10:17am

Well aside from the automatic bid for a G5 Conference Champion...

Jomilo21

12/1/22 10:22am

There's an important distinction here though. It's the top 6 ranked champs

Schultz is back

12/1/22 10:31am

I also think all conference champions should be included. I would be fine with

Napoli

12/1/22 1:50pm

12 is where it starts for me. I can't get behind anything less.

thewaterboy

12/1/22 10:16am

The conference championships kind of are, but aren't playoff games. they should

bald man

12/1/22 10:26am

Just wait until it gets here. The excitement will be palpable.

12/1/22 10:27am

IMO It needs to be broad enough to be able to snag in a no-name school that went

ocmyhome

12/1/22 10:33am

Simply being unbeaten is overrated and is the biggest flaw of polls.

12/1/22 11:27am

If unbeaten isn't enough to warrant a chance, then there needs to be some

ocmyhome

12/1/22 1:39pm

RE: I’ll just say it…12 teams is too many for a college football

TrueBlue67

12/1/22 10:43am

Board name checks out

thewaterboy

12/1/22 11:33am

I’d give this a WORST POTD if there were such a thing.

canofpicante

12/1/22 12:47pm

I bet it sucks to pee sitting down all the time..

goseabass

12/1/22 1:29pm

Your post made me Ralph in my mouth a little bit..

GhostRider

12/1/22 2:16pm

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