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Yes it's better for the SEC, but the public outcry over 8 Auto Bids for P2

was loud, very loud!! ESPN wrote about it, and that was a great article that missed that very important point!! ** Edited by Stech at 6/4/2025, 9:53:13 AM
Posted: 06/04/2025 at 09:52 AM ET
(In response to this post by Maroon Unit)

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Why SEC Reversed Course on CFP Automatic Qualifier Format (link)**
Hokester • 06/04/25 01:19 AM ET
If the 9th SEC game is worth $5M per team, why don't we do it?
Truthahn • 06/04/25 01:08 PM ET
Because a 9th ACC conference game isn’t worth $5M**
BROman Hokie • 06/05/25 08:19 AM ET
true, but it's worth more than playing VMI or someone like that.**
reestuart • 06/06/25 12:46 PM ET
It is for the schools in terms of potential ticket revenue. Assuming the
VTHokie2000 • 06/06/25 03:38 PM ET
I think it's moronic that the SEC & ACC still play 8 conference games.**
reestuart • 06/05/25 07:51 AM ET
While I think most would agree with your post, you can
Big12 guy • 06/05/25 08:11 AM ET
I just think if they are going to continue with the CFP, things within
reestuart • 06/05/25 08:37 AM ET
My issue with 9 conference games has always been the imbalance of home and
VTHokie2000 • 06/05/25 11:48 AM ET
Even ACC teams don't want to schedule ACC teams
HokieAl • 06/04/25 01:17 PM ET
I always found it dumb that conferences would expand beyond 10 teams and
Maroon Baboon • 06/04/25 02:10 PM ET
Simple, the conferences wanted more money
1947Sunbowl • 06/05/25 07:48 AM ET
Going to 12, or higher, was required by the NCAA to have championship games
Big12 guy • 06/04/25 04:22 PM ET
After getting rid of divisions, it makes more sense to play more conf games**
Maroon Baboon • 06/04/25 06:16 PM ET
FWIW the SWAC started holding a conference championship game with only 10
VTHokie2000 • 06/04/25 05:14 PM ET
Just shows that there are always exceptions in the NCAA. **
Big12 guy • 06/04/25 07:05 PM ET
As with life so I don't see why an organization should be any different.
VTHokie2000 • 06/05/25 11:59 AM ET
10 conference games when the ACC had 14 member was probably the sweet
VTHokie2000 • 06/04/25 02:55 PM ET
two divisions ended up being a huge mistake for ACC
HokieAl • 06/04/25 06:29 PM ET
I believe the only reason the 2 divisions for the ACC was a mistake is
VTHokie2000 • 06/04/25 06:41 PM ET
It's time to make a TRADE!! 5+11 and 9 SEC & ACC games! 1st week OOC rival
Stech • 06/04/25 09:49 AM ET
Losses can and should count the same against a team no matter when they are
Maroon Baboon • 06/04/25 11:55 AM ET
Sankey just didn't roll over because some coaches bellyached. There is more
Maroon Unit • 06/04/25 07:33 AM ET
Simple, SEC arrogance says they can get more than 4 in.**
Two4VT • 06/05/25 05:37 PM ET
Yes it's better for the SEC, but the public outcry over 8 Auto Bids for P2 ◄
Stech • 06/04/25 09:52 AM ET
SEC realized they would be capped at 4 with 8 more losses + 2 more play-ins
Sunsetunderground • 06/04/25 09:28 AM ET
You are correct - there's more to it than that for sure. **
VPI_1998 • 06/04/25 07:39 AM ET