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Ultimately, the current obsession with expanding the playoff and including underqualified teams compromises the sport’s integrity. The NFL and NBA already struggle with unfulfilling international or neutral-site games that lack the passion of genuine home contests. College football should follow suit by emphasizing home games and realistic matchups.
Expanding the postseason and attempting to create Cinderella stories in football resembles minor league tactics—those that do not suit the sport’s level of talent and tradition. Eliminating extraneous bowl games, which often serve as consolation prizes rather than meaningful contests, would focus attention on truly deserving teams.