EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 1H 14M
Sacrificing conferences on the altar of the CFP
from THE 85/15 PODCAST · host Carl Duckett and Randy Blair
The conversation delves into the challenges of conference realignment and the impact of the College Football Playoff (CFP) on the significance of conference championships. It explores the tension between nostalgia and modernization in college football, as well as the concept of relegation and promotion in the sport. The conversation delves into the restructuring of the college football playoff, proposing a new playoff model, seeding, home stadium advantage, the national championship venue, and the debate around playoff models. It also covers scheduling, season length, and equitable revenue sharing for college sports.TakeawaysConference RealignmentImpact of CFPNostalgia vs. ModernizationRelegation and Promotion Equitable sharing of revenue for college sportsThe importance of revenue generation and its impact on college sportsThe need for a model that takes the human element out and settles it on the fieldChapters00:00 The Challenge of Conference Realignment and CFP Impact53:08 Equitable Revenue Sharing for College Sports
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The conversation delves into the challenges of conference realignment and the impact of the College Football Playoff (CFP) on the significance of conference championships. It explores the tension between nostalgia and modernization in college football, as well as the concept of relegation and promotion in the sport. The conversation delves into the restructuring of the college football playoff, proposing a new playoff model, seeding, home stadium advantage, the national championship venue, and the debate around playoff models. It also covers scheduling, season length, and equitable revenue sharing for college sports.TakeawaysConference RealignmentImpact of CFPNostalgia vs. ModernizationRelegation and Promotion Equitable sharing of revenue for college sportsThe importance of revenue generation and its impact on college sportsThe need for a model that takes the human element out and settles it on the fieldChapters00:00 The Challenge of Conference Realignment and CFP Impact53:08 Equitable Revenue Sharing for College Sports
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