I also think you should have the option of playing during week zero or a bowl game. Bring back or create some rivalry games, Kansas Mizzou, Oklahoma Nebraska, Pitt West Virginia, Virginia Tech Tennessee, Virginia and Maryland etc. The off season talk would be off the hook, the ratings would be spectacular, and it's much easier to get in the playoff with an early season loss versus a late season loss that happens to half the teams in Conference Championships. 50% of the teams are penalized for playing in the Conference Championship game. Even if they make the playoff, their ranking probably falls. ** Edited by Stech at 12/2/2025, 5:36:00 PM