EPISODE · Nov 4, 2024 · 36 MIN
Selection Committee Chair Matt Larsen & The NCAA's Ty Halpin Discuss FCS Playoffs
from FCS Football Talk · host HERO Sports
On this episode, FCS Playoff Committee chair Matt Larsen and the NCAA’s Ty Halpin join the podcast to help break down many topics:-New format seeding the top 16 seeds-The committee using new metrics — KPI, Massey Ratings, and ESPN’s Football Power Index-Are ranked wins counted-What criteria or metric is usually discussed the most when forming the bracket, whether it be rankings, overall record, eye test, strength of schedule, ranked wins, etc.?-What is the selection process in determining the field and the order of seeds?-There are a few playoff committee members whose school will be in the discussion for a spot somewhere in the bracket. How does that work if, for example, NDSU is being discussed when it comes to seeding?-Minimum bids to host-Several FCS playoff games getting a national spotlight-Toyota Stadium renovations-Frisco
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On this episode, FCS Playoff Committee chair Matt Larsen and the NCAA’s Ty Halpin join the podcast to help break down many topics:-New format seeding the top 16 seeds-The committee using new metrics — KPI, Massey Ratings, and ESPN’s Football Power Index-Are ranked wins counted-What criteria or metric is usually discussed the most when forming the bracket, whether it be rankings, overall record, eye test, strength of schedule, ranked wins, etc.?-What is the selection process in determining the field and the order of seeds?-There are a few playoff committee members whose school will be in the discussion for a spot somewhere in the bracket. How does that work if, for example, NDSU is being discussed when it comes to seeding?-Minimum bids to host-Several FCS playoff games getting a national spotlight-Toyota Stadium renovations-Frisco
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