Part of the issue is non-participation in non-playoff games

Part of the issue is non-participation in non-playoff games
by ndhouston (2018-12-12 16:04:47)

In reply to: Report that some power brokers now want 8-team playoff. posted by gordonbombay

Not only are the fans lukewarm to following their teams to these meaningless exhibitions; but also the good players, specifically those likely to be drafted by the NFL, are increasingly skipping those games as well. Those decisions are devaluing these games even further, which means that college football is losing even more of its audience.

Increasing the playoff field to 8 would provide 4 more meaningful games for players to play in and fans to watch; it would also spread the wealth around much more of the college football landscape. As it stands now, fans of only 4 teams have a reason to care about football after the end of the regular season.

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I have a contrary opinion on this - DakotaDomer 2018-12-12 17:13:54
- Can you imagine what ND would charge for a home playoff game * - golfjunkie17 2018-12-12 18:00:06
  - There’s a lot of economic “opportunities” to sort out - DakotaDomer 2018-12-12 20:33:12
    - NCAA has nothing to do with the football postseason * - gordonbombay 2018-12-12 23:38:16
      - They will if you want it sanctioned. - Steelhop 2018-12-13 09:47:29
  - in December, at night -- just think of it * - ShermanOaksND 2018-12-12 18:17:59
    - Would Garth be there? * - graNDfan 2018-12-12 20:29:24