Do you think NCAA Division 1A college football needs a playoff system please explain why?

Question

I think they do. If I was to make a playoff system I would make all the Independants pick a conference I would make all the playoffs bowl games the top 2 teams from every conference or division. the first two weeksof the playoffs would end at theclose of the regular season, so some teams might have to play 14 games straight the last 3 would be after finals. This would not extend the season all the dates would be the same. Plus there are 32 bowl games in my plan there would be 31. check out this link to see what it would look like give me your opinion if you think this would work or not. http://www.geocities.com/rocknrob73/NCAA_Division_1Aplayoffs.html?1170864300859

a 32 team playoff system could work and if the games were bowl games they wouldn't lose money if you check out my link I have a 32 team playoff system

that would only be 17 games in a season the Colt's played 20. I have presented this to a few people and I have been told it wouldn't be a good idea but I haven't recieved a legitimate reason why it wouldn't work. It isn't that complicated the two teams with the best record play each other than they play the number one team in another confrence how complicated is that. The system they have now of ranking the teams is much more complicated and unfair. We need to get rid of the poll system.

Answer 1

I do for the simple fact that at the end of the season Boise State was undefeated, and they wasn't even considered for the National Championship game.

Answer 2

Two words: Boise State. The only BCS game this year that was worth the hype, was the one with the least.

And, another two words: March Madness. Think of the sheer joy of watching Cinderella upstage the dominant schools. With the BCS, that won't happen - and when it does, like this year, it's meaningless with nowhere for Cinderella to go. Do I really want to see USC play Oklahoma, or Florida State square off against LSU? Yawn.

As for your playoff plan, I think it's probably a little too complex. Simplicity, like with the NCAA hoops tournament, is key to popular buy-in.

If I had my druthers, I'd rescind the rule allowing DIAA games to count, and reduce the number of non-con games to 1 (if any), with an 8-game conference schedule. That would allow for a longer, deeper, and ultimately more meaningful playoff - with the teams much more fresh. It would also restore some meaning and pride to the conference season, removing the ability of schools to stack wins over Sheboygan A&M to secure a meaningless bowl.

As for the structure, some combination of conference champs with a sprinkling of "wild cards". I'd prefer a 32-team spread, and of course some folks will complain that this would mean a 14 game slog for at least two of the teams. I'd remind those people that this is happening with the current system - a 12 game schedule, a conference championship game, and then the bowl game adds up to 14 already.

The rest of the bowls could continue on, sort of like the NIT - picking from the schools that are bowl-eligible that did not make the tournament.

Answer 3

I think it does, but it doesn't need to be 32 teams! That would destroy what was left of the bowl game structure for those not qualified for a playoff spot, yet have a winning season. I say make it a 16 team playoff based on the won-loss records vs. strength of schedule a la' BCS. Include the independents (Notre Dame) et al, as long as they finish in the top 8 in the country against a top 25 schedule. That way no chumps can sneak in and teams like Boise State would have to play a slightly better non-conference schedule than usual and win at least one of those games. No one would be asking them to load up on USC, Florida, and Michigan, but they couldn't load up on 1-AA opponents and Temple, Kent State and such either! This way, there would still be enough bowl games to support the winning teams not qualified for the playoff and the national champion would be decided on the field instead of only #1 and #2 being decided by a computer and allowed to play.

Answer 4

Of course there needs to be a playoff system. Two words explain why Boise State. Undefeated season. Then proceeded to beat Oklahoma in one of the most exciting games I've ever seen. It wouldn't be that hard to start a playoff. Just drop non-conferences games. Play the season. confrence champs automatically get in, then teams with the best record after that. I would like to see a 32 team playoff but that wouldn't be possible. besides no playoff system, takes money away from the BCS conferences and we woldn't want that would we?

Answer 5

That would require the final 2 teams to play 5 extra games which is more than the pros. Most Super Bowl winners have won 3 games to win the title. The Colts had to win 4, and I don't think colleges will want that. I do agree that in a field of less than 32 someone deserving would be left out, so I say keep it like it is now.

Answer 6

All SEC fans should demand one. The BCS almost left off Florida this year, prevented Auburn in 04 from playing from the title and led to the co-titles in 03 with LSU and USC

For the record LSU and AU tigers could have won both of these games.

That's why one is needed