Why money wins: majors over mid-majors in the College Football Playoff race

The College Football Playoff often feels tilted toward the biggest programs — and money is a major reason why. In this video, we break down how resources, recruiting budgets, TV deals, and conference power shape which teams get a real shot. We also examine why mid-majors struggle to break through, even with strong records. Here’s a clear look at how financial muscle influences the playoff picture every season.#CollegeFootballPlayoff, #CFB, #MajorsVsMidMajors, #CollegeFootball, #NCAA, #Power5, #GroupOf5, #CFBAnalysis, #SportsBusiness, #FootballDebate, #PlayoffRace, #RecruitingPower, #TVDeals, #ConferenceRealignment, #FootballEconomics, #CFBNews, #SportsTalk, #CollegeSports, #CFBDiscussion, #PlayoffDebate GOOD ADVICECheck out what I do at work https://www.cleveland.com/staff/cpugh/Subscribe to my publication where I work https://www.cleveland.com/subscribe/Follow our podcast on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/6W0h8nW...Follow me on YouTube    / @chrispugh3  Follow our podcast on X https://x.com/viewfromthepughFollow our podcast on Facebook   / viewfromthepugh  Donate to our podcast https://cash.app/$chrispugh3Connect with me on LinkedIn   / chrispugh3  Follow me on Instagram   / chrispugh3  Need a church to attend in Columbus, Ohio. Try Vineyard Columbus https://www.vineyardcolumbus.org/Connect with Triple Play Sports Cards in Westerville, Ohio https://tripleplaysportscards.net/Connect with Midwest Sports Cards in Columbus, Ohio https://www.midwestcards.com/Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/56726322...