This SportsIllustrated article was shared on the Pitt board, but I thought you all would find it interesting. Link
It primarily talks about Notre Dame’s looming conference decision, but about halfway through an “industry source” makes an interesting claim that the College Football Playoff might not be extended past the 2025 season. Instead, the Big Ten and SEC would agree to have its champions play for the national championship. This way, they would force Notre Dame’s hand into joining the Big Ten by the 2026 season.
From a Penn State perspective, I feel like this would be beneficial. It discusses the conferences each having their own semifinal to crown a representative. The Nittany Lions could lose a game or two and still have a path to the national championship if it wins its division and makes the B1G semifinal. Just some food for thought.
It primarily talks about Notre Dame’s looming conference decision, but about halfway through an “industry source” makes an interesting claim that the College Football Playoff might not be extended past the 2025 season. Instead, the Big Ten and SEC would agree to have its champions play for the national championship. This way, they would force Notre Dame’s hand into joining the Big Ten by the 2026 season.
From a Penn State perspective, I feel like this would be beneficial. It discusses the conferences each having their own semifinal to crown a representative. The Nittany Lions could lose a game or two and still have a path to the national championship if it wins its division and makes the B1G semifinal. Just some food for thought.