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sports2 years ago

"2024-25 National Championship Odds Favor Georgia Over Top College Football Rivals"

Fan Duel has released early odds for the 2024-2025 college football national championship, with Georgia Bulldogs leading at +400. The College Football Playoff is expanding to 12 teams, increasing the chances for more teams to compete for the title. Ohio State Buckeyes have made a significant move by acquiring transfer portal QB Will Howard, while other top contenders like Alabama, Texas, and Michigan are also preparing for a strong season. The landscape of college football is set for significant changes with the CFP expansion and conference realignment, affecting future odds.

via On3.com|
##cfpexpansion#collegefootball
sports2 years ago

"Kirby Smart Advocates for College Football Postseason Overhaul Following Georgia's Dominant Bowl Victory"

The article discusses the need for reforms in college football's bowl season to address issues like player opt-outs and uncompetitive matchups, as highlighted by Georgia coach Kirby Smart. Five potential solutions are proposed: embracing the silliness of bowl games, allowing direct payment to players for bowl participation, abandoning conference affiliations for better matchups, eliminating the early signing period to reduce coaching chaos, and reframing the narrative around college football to appreciate achievements beyond the national championship. The overarching message is to enjoy the bowl games as exhibitions and celebrate the sport's various successes.

via The Athletic|
##bowlseason#cfpexpansion
sports2 years ago

"Missouri Eyes Playoff Bid After Triumph Over Ohio State in Cotton Bowl Showdown"

Missouri's football team celebrated their Cotton Bowl victory over Ohio State as if it were a championship, highlighting the significance of New Year's Six games to teams outside the College Football Playoff (CFP). With an 11-win season and no notable opt-outs, Missouri treated the win as a breakthrough, while Ohio State, with higher expectations and key players absent, exemplified the growing issue of player participation in non-CFP games. The upcoming 12-team CFP could provide teams like Missouri a chance to compete for a national title, and with a strong returning team and top recruits, Missouri is eyeing a CFP bid in the future.

via The Athletic|
##cfpexpansion#collegefootballplayoff