Future Scheduling for P4

[MaxyJR1]

 

[Some guy]

I don’t think the big ten makes that requirement because the future is unknown

Once the playoff format is finalized they can do that and not have to break as many future contracts.

If leagues get X auto bids the big ten will very quickly move to more conference games.

For instance. If the big ten gets 6 auto bids in playoff that has no at large bids: the big ten may move to 11 conference games.
If the big ten gets 5 auto bids in a playoff with a few at larges: the big ten will move to 10 conference games.

If it stays as currently formatted, they probably won’t add conference games

 

[IceBoxGopher]

I don’t think the big ten makes that requirement because the future is unknown

Once the playoff format is finalized they can do that and not have to break as many future contracts.

If leagues get X auto bids the big ten will very quickly move to more conference games.

For instance. If the big ten gets 6 auto bids in playoff that has no at large bids: the big ten may move to 11 conference games.
If the big ten gets 5 auto bids in a playoff with a few at larges: the big ten will move to 10 conference games.

If it stays as currently formatted, they probably won’t add conference games

This is what I'm thinking, too. Shifts probably will continue.

I will say, though, I do think the P4 should limit its opponents to G5 and skip over FCS. The benefit just isn't there for the Power 4 team in most cases. A win doesn't advance their position, and a loss is embarrassing.

On another point, I do like the idea of consistent P4 opponents on a regular basis in the non-conference. I think it would be good to get some more Midwest/Plains teams scheduled like Mizzou, Kansas, K-State, Iowa State. Maybe even Cincinnati, Pittsburgh and Notre Dame.

 

[btowngopher]

What’s the incentive to require it?