Josh Pate's College Football Show CFP Reaction Show + Next Round Thoughts & Portal Intel
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Dec 22, 2025 Dive into the intense playoff reactions as Alabama and Oklahoma battle it out, while Oregon and Ole Miss shine with impressive wins. There's a heated debate on whether G5 teams should make it into the playoffs, with thoughts on restructuring and even creating a separate playoff for them. The podcast also examines coaching changes affecting teams' late-season performances and offers insights on the transfer portal buzz. Plus, enjoy some laughs with the worst bold predictions from the season!
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G5 Access Should Be Merit-Based
- Josh Pate argues G5 teams shouldn't get automatic CFP access because many never meet a minimum strength-of-schedule threshold.
- He prefers a separate G5 playoff or requiring G5 teams to be top-12 at-large to earn entry.
Strength Of Schedule Trumps Margin Of Loss
- Pate contrasts power-conference schedules: Oklahoma played many top-30 teams, JMU faced almost none.
- He uses power ratings to show why schedule quality, not margins, matters for playoff worthiness.
Separate G5 Playoff As A Logical Fix
- Pate says a subsidized G5 playoff with promotion/relegation would be cleaner and fairer.
- He acknowledges money and resources make a true parity solution difficult right now.