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As college football navigates through these tumultuous changes, the potential for an equitable playoff structure remains contentious. Some propose a modified system with proportional bids for the SEC and Big Ten while offering equitable opportunities for the Big 12 and ACC. This type of restructuring may help close the competitive gap.
The discussion around the playoff format raises critical questions about college athletics' future, particularly in terms of funding, team competitiveness, and the role of NIL. While the existing system has anxious proponents and critics alike, the components of change in the College Football Playoff Committee’s approach remain relevant, as does Sanders’ situation at Colorado.