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This secondary tournament could serve multiple purposes:
Enhance the Value of Smaller Programs: Smaller schools would have more meaningful postseason opportunities, generating additional revenue through media deals and sponsorships.
Increase Visibility and Fan Engagement: By creating a tournament with stakes, interest among fans and gamblers would increase, elevating the profile of these programs and generating more excitement.
Provide Financial Benefits: Additional television rights and sponsorship revenue could be allocated to these schools, helping to fund NIL programs, stadium upgrades, and other institutional needs.