"CFP Future: Reconsidering Formats and Revenue Amid Outcry"
College Football Playoff leaders are considering a new format and revenue model that would heavily favor the SEC and Big Ten, leading to a significant financial divide among the major conferences. The proposed revenue distribution would see the SEC and Big Ten earning significantly more than the ACC and Big 12, causing anxiety and potential instability in the latter conferences. The ACC, in particular, faces challenges in retaining its top programs, with Florida State and Clemson exploring legal avenues to potentially exit the conference. ESPN's looming contract decision and the internal deadline for conferences to agree on a future CFP framework add further urgency to the situation.
