The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast CFP 5+11 Model gains steam... is that good or bad for college football?
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Jun 2, 2025 The growing interest in a 5+11 college football playoff model sparks lively debate. Klatt scrutinizes its implications for the Big 12 and the sport as a whole. He questions whether the model truly serves fan interests and fairness. An alternative playoff proposal introduces intriguing automatic qualifiers for the Big 12 and ACC. Klatt outlines essential criteria for a successful playoff system, pushing for more equitable representation. The discussion raises compelling questions about the future landscape of college football.
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5+11 CFP Model Centralizes Power
- The 5+11 College Football Playoff (CFP) model heavily centralizes decisions in the playoff committee's hands.
- This risks killing competitiveness, especially harming the Big 12 conference's chances.
5+11 Model Undermines On-Field Earning
- The committee-driven 5+11 format undermines earning playoff spots on field performance.
- It encourages avoiding tough non-conference games to protect win-loss records.
SEC Propaganda on Schedule Strength
- The SEC is using analytics propaganda to assert their regular season is the toughest.
- This creates divisiveness and undermines objective playoff criteria.