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It's essential that this secondary tournament be designed as a knockout competition, similar to March Madness, to heighten excitement and viewer engagement. The tournament’s winner could then be recognized as the definitive champion among Group of Five schools, adding legitimacy and relevance to their postseason.
Avoiding the Devaluation of Bowl Games
A concern raised is that creating a separate tournament might devalue existing bowl games. However, it’s suggested that these bowl games could be integrated into the overall postseason ecosystem. For example, bowls like the "Pop-Tart Bowl" could become part of a multilevel structure, where participating teams have opportunities to advance within their own classifications, similar to the NIT in basketball.