College Football Playoff Expansion Debated: Who benefits, what model works best and more (06/09)

The Cover 3 crew discusses the many options for the CFP’s future. First, reaction to the momentum for a 12-team model (4:00) and whether expansion is better or worse for the sport when it comes to determining a champion (15:00). Then, the potential of upsets in an expanded playoff (23:30), debating the value of fan delusion (29:00) and how much impact conference championship weekend should have in the playoff selection process (34:00). Finally, does all this change suggest college football needs fixing (39:30) and other playoff models that could wind up emerging as the CFP leaders negotiate the future of the college football’s postseason (49:00).  

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