What an 80 Team, 8 Division League Should Look Like in College Football | CFB
TLDRThe transcript discusses a hypothetical 80-team, 8-division college football league structure. It outlines the composition of each division, including traditional powerhouses and regional match-ups, and touches on the potential for promotion and relegation involving G5 teams. The conversation also considers the impact on non-conference games and the benefits of such a structure for various programs, including the potential for more regional rivalries and improved performance-based incentives.
Takeaways
- 🏈 The concept of an 80-team, 8-division college football league is discussed, based on last season's performance.
- 🌐 The eight proposed leagues are outlined, with specific teams assigned to each division.
- 🔄 The 'frequent flyer division' is noted to consist mostly of Big 12 teams and a few others, aiming for regional balance.
- 🏆 The idea of promotion and relegation is introduced, with the top 10 G5 teams participating in a separate division.
- 🎱 The potential benefits of such a league structure for regional matchups and non-conference games are highlighted.
- 🤔 Concerns about the practicality and fairness of the proposed structure, especially for teams like Miami, are raised.
- 📈 The impact of the new league structure on existing TV contracts and the timeline for potential implementation is discussed.
- 💡 Suggestions for how to handle the loss of guarantee games for FCS schools are made, proposing controlled scrimmages in the spring.
- 🌟 The excitement around the potential for varied and dynamic matchups in the new league structure is emphasized.
- 🚀 The discussion touches on the potential for teams like Oklahoma State to benefit from a performance-based boost in the Big 12.
- 🏟️ The idea of bowl games being played before the playoff and their role in the overall season structure is considered.
Q & A
How many teams and divisions does the proposed college football league consist of?
-The proposed college football league consists of 80 teams divided into 8 divisions.
Which teams were mentioned as part of the new ACC division?
-The teams mentioned for the new ACC division include Florida State, NC State, UNCC, Clemson, Duke, Maryland, Georgia Tech, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wake Forest.
What is the significance of the Big East being resurrected in this proposed league structure?
-The significance of the Big East being resurrected is that it would bring back a familiar conference structure, with notable teams such as Louisville, Notre Dame, and West Virginia.
Why does the speaker find the inclusion of Miami in the Big East division questionable?
-The speaker finds Miami's inclusion questionable because of its geographical location, being far south compared to the other teams in the division.
Which teams make up the 'Frequent Flyer Division' in the proposed league?
-The 'Frequent Flyer Division' mainly consists of teams from the Big 12 and a few others, including Missouri, Kansas, Utah, Iowa State, Northwestern, UCF, Nebraska, BYU, and Colorado.
What is the Southwest Conference in the proposed league structure?
-The Southwest Conference would include Texas, SMU, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, TCU, Houston, Arkansas, and Baylor.
How does the proposed league structure address the issue of regional matchups?
-The proposed league structure emphasizes regional matchups by grouping teams in divisions based on their geographical proximity, enhancing local rivalries and reducing travel demands.
What is the proposed mechanism for the inclusion of G5 teams in the league?
-The proposed mechanism includes the top 10 G5 teams based on a promotion and relegation system, making the total 70 teams from the power conferences and 10 from the G5.
How does the speaker suggest handling the loss of guarantee games for FCS schools?
-The speaker suggests organizing controlled scrimmages against other teams in the spring as a way to compensate for the loss of guarantee games, making spring football more valuable.
What is the speaker's view on the potential impact of the proposed league structure on teams like Colorado and UCF?
-The speaker believes that teams like Colorado and UCF might find the new structure challenging due to the increased travel and the potential wear on athletic departments, but it could also lead to more regional and balanced matchups.
Outlines
🏈 Reimagining College Football Leagues
The paragraph discusses a hypothetical reorganization of college football leagues, specifically an 80-team Super League. The speaker has contacted Sam Khanan, who wrote a column on the topic, and looks forward to discussing it further. The speaker then lists the eight proposed leagues, apologizing for the long list of names. The leagues are formed based on regional groupings and the speaker expresses enthusiasm for the content, believing it resonates with viewers. The speaker also comments on the ACC and Big East divisions, questioning Miami's placement due to its geographical outlier status but acknowledges the presence of North Carolina schools in the ACC. The paragraph ends with a reflection on the appeal of regional matchups and the excitement of non-conference games.
🏆 Postseason Scenarios and G5 Inclusion
This paragraph delves into the potential postseason scenarios, including a promotion and relegation system for the top 10 G5 teams, which are listed. The speaker notes that certain teams, like Liberty and James Madison, would not be part of this system. The discussion then turns to the playoff structure, with a hypothetical 16-team playoff scenario provided, including at-large bids. The speaker expresses satisfaction with the proposed format, contrasting it with the current system. There is also a critique of the SEC and Big 10's dominance and a discussion on the impact of conference reorganization on Texas and other programs. The speaker suggests that the changes might be implemented in the future, considering existing TV contracts. Lastly, the speaker addresses concerns about FCS schools losing revenue due to the elimination of guarantee games and proposes controlled scrimmages in the spring as a solution.
🌟 Spring Football and FBS Dynamics
The speaker discusses the potential benefits of spring football, particularly controlled scrimmages between teams, as a way to prepare for the regular season. The idea is to replace guarantee games with these scrimmages, providing financial support for FCS schools and a valuable practice opportunity for higher-level teams. The speaker uses Baylor's spring game as an example of how scrimmages could identify and address weaknesses before the season starts. The paragraph also touches on the bowl game dynamics, suggesting that they could be played before the playoffs, and discusses the benefits of performance-based boosts for programs like Oklahoma State within a competitive conference. The speaker emphasizes the excitement of having multiple teams rise to prominence each year.
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Keywords
💡80 Team 8 Division League
💡ACC
💡Big East
💡Frequent Flyer Division
💡Pac-10
💡SEC
💡Southwest Conference
💡Promotion and Relegation
💡Playoffs
💡Spring Football
Highlights
The concept of an 80-team, 8-division college football league is discussed.
ACC would include Florida State, NC State, UNCC, Clemson, Duke, Maryland, Georgia Tech, South Carolina, Virginia, and Wake Forest.
The Big East would be resurrected, including Louisville, Notre Dame, and West Virginia.
The Big 10 would consist of Michigan, Ohio State, Penn State, Iowa, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Purdue, Michigan State, and Indiana.
The Frequent Flyer Division is mostly made up of the Big 12 teams along with a few others, such as Missouri, Kansas, Utah, Iowa State, Northwestern, UCF, Nebraska, BYU, and Colorado.
The Pac-10 would include Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Oregon State, USC, UCLA, Cal wazu, and Stanford.
The SEC would feature Georgia, BS LSU, Tennessee, Kentucky, Auburn, Florida, Mississippi State, and South Carolina.
A new Southwest Conference is proposed, including Texas, SMU, Oklahoma, Oklahoma State, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, TCU, Houston, Arkansas, and Baylor.
The idea of non-conference games creating exciting matchups is discussed.
Promotion and relegation is mentioned as a part of the league structure, with the top 10 G5 teams participating.
The playoff structure is explored, with 16 teams participating in the playoffs.
The impact on FCS schools and the potential loss of guarantee games is discussed.
A suggestion to have controlled scrimmages against other teams in the spring is made to help FCS schools.
The benefits of regional matchups and the potential for more engaging games are highlighted.
The challenges of travel and playing at different locations are discussed, especially for teams like Colorado and Stanford.
The potential impact on G5 conferences and how they could benefit from the proposed league structure is examined.
The idea of playing bowl games before the playoffs is suggested to focus on the playoff in December.
The potential benefits for programs like Oklahoma State in a more competitive environment are discussed.