8-Team College Football Playoff is Closer Than You Think

For those asking, a number of ADs privately figure playoff will expand to 8 teams halfway thru upcoming deal. Too much money on table
— Dan Wetzel (@DanWetzel) November 8, 2012

This should surprise nobody. Scenario: Year one of the playoff goes as everyone expects it to – ratings up, excitement up, and most importantly to the rich suits, the money flows. (The players, who are responsible for all the success, get nothing; that’ll be the next issue tackled in college sports.)

Everything improves in year two. You don’t think by year three – maybe 2017/2018? – they’re looking to double profits by adding four more teams? An 8-team playoff is ideal, and one this site favors over all others.

It’s inevitable. How would an 8-team playoff look this season? Funny you should ask …

The two at large teams: Notre Dame, Georgia

Alabama – SEC (1) vs. Nebraska – B10 (8)

Oregon – P12 (2) vs. Boise State/Fresno/San Diego St. – MWC (7)

Kansas State – B12 (3) vs. Florida State – ACC (6)

Notre Dame – AL (4) vs. Georgia – AL (5)

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18 Responses to “8-Team College Football Playoff is Closer Than You Think”

golfercraig Says:
November 10th, 2012 at 10:22 AM

Um, where’s Florida? You know, one of your at-large teams?

golfercraig Says:
November 10th, 2012 at 10:25 AM

And no Louisville? Remember, you were the one saying how ridiculous it would be for an unbeaten Boise to be left out of the BCS title game, but you leave an unbeaten Louisville OUT OF THE FUCKING PLAYOFF? Seriously, non-college football fans should STFU about how great their playoff plan would be.

golfercraig Says:
November 10th, 2012 at 10:25 AM

“The two at large teams: Notre Dame, Florida

Alabama – SEC (1) vs. Nebraska – B10 (8)

Oregon – P12 (2) vs. Boise State/Fresno/San Diego St. – MWC (7)

Kansas State – B12 (3) vs. Florida State – ACC (6)

Notre Dame – AL (4) vs. Georgia – AL (5)”

Still can’t find Florida. What am I missing?

Jason McIntyre Says:
November 10th, 2012 at 10:29 AM

Georgia beat Florida. Georgia going to SEC title game.

golfercraig Says:
November 10th, 2012 at 10:31 AM

So, how did you originally pick Florida? And whither Louisville?

golfercraig Says:
November 10th, 2012 at 10:33 AM

Or, more likely, have YOU decided that Louisville doesn’t belong. Much like someone else deciding BSU didn’t belong. I’m sure this decision is based on math, and an easily understood formula, and open discussions, and therefore is better. Right?

RexKramerDangerSeeker Says:
November 10th, 2012 at 10:45 AM

Looking forward to the inevitable North Dakota St. vs. Louisiana-Monroe play-in game in Dayton.

payaso Says:
November 10th, 2012 at 11:00 AM

Remember, you were the one saying how ridiculous it would be for an unbeaten Boise to be left out of the BCS title game, but you leave an unbeaten Louisville OUT OF THE FUCKING PLAYOFF?

It was never about fairness, it was always about Joe Casualfan and Mark Sevenmockdrafts being able to fill out a bracket for college football.

sousedbergin Says:
November 10th, 2012 at 11:01 AM

Anyone else greatly excited about today’s murder of schmaltzy marketing gimmick Johnny Football?

KC Resident Says:
November 10th, 2012 at 11:04 AM

Boise State/Fresno/San Diego St.

Why?

I have no issue with an eight team playoff. But I don’t want a committee to select the teams. Use whatever BCSish computer system to select the teams. No matter how many would be included from a single conference. If it is eight teams, make sure they are the best eight teams. Not some stupid conference champion thing. Nebraska would have no business being in an eight team playoff this year.

KC Resident Says:
November 10th, 2012 at 11:05 AM

Anyone else greatly excited about today’s murder of schmaltzy marketing gimmick Johnny Football?

McIntyre called it and took grief for it. Gotta give credit where credit is due.

Until Bama steamrolls aTm today.

Dental Dam Says:
November 10th, 2012 at 11:20 AM

And no Louisville? Remember, you were the one saying how ridiculous it would be for an unbeaten Boise to be left out of the BCS title game, but you leave an unbeaten Louisville OUT OF THE FUCKING PLAYOFF? Seriously, non-college football fans should STFU about how great their playoff plan would be.

Still waiting for JMac to respond to this.

starkweather Says:
November 10th, 2012 at 11:27 AM

In my 11-team playoff plan, Miami is the #1 seed every year. This way, we can build a new tradition

Jim Harbaugh Scramble Says:
November 10th, 2012 at 11:52 AM

right. Cuz the pretzel man and his anonymous ADs are in the know.

Jason McIntyre Says:
November 10th, 2012 at 1:40 PM

Ah. Louisville.

if you rate the MWC ahead of the Big East, then the MWC team gets in. The Big East has been bad this year, so they would be snubbed.

Some Random Old Dude Says:
November 10th, 2012 at 1:51 PM

Looking forward to the inevitable North Dakota St. vs. Louisiana-Monroe play-in game in Dayton.

If one or the other is running either the veer or the run-and-shoot, I’m there!

golfercraig Says:
November 10th, 2012 at 3:11 PM

if you rate the MWC ahead of the Big East, then the MWC team gets in. The Big East has been bad this year, so they would be snubbed.

So it’s a year to year thing as to which conferences get the auto? When is it decided? After what game? Or do you wait to answer until L’Ville is losing? I mean, we all know the answer, but just for the fun of it…

And Nebraska? How does the B1G get an auto as shitty as that conference is this year? Does Indiana get the auto if they win? Or is it only if Nebraska wins the title game?

Jay V Of Considerable Influence Says:
November 10th, 2012 at 5:51 PM