Andy & Ari On3 ON CAMPUS: When will the College Football Playoff have MORE home games instead of bowl sites?
Dec 25, 2025
In this festive discussion, the hosts tackle whether the College Football Playoff should shift from neutral sites to on-campus games, highlighting the benefits for high-seeded teams. They explore the implications of bowl games on college football governance and fan traditions. Also, the critique of Miami's playcalling emerges, stressing the need for a more dynamic offense against Ohio State. The conversation wraps up with a fun holiday update about family dinners and game-watching traditions, keeping the spirit lively.
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Quarterfinals Undermine Regular-Season Value
- Neutral-site quarterfinals undermine earned advantages from the regular season and create weird matchups.
- Andy Staples argues higher seeds should get home games to preserve meaning and fairness.
Assign Sites With Seed Geography In Mind
- Decide playoff neutral-site assignments with seed proximity in mind to avoid giving geographic edges.
- Andy Staples says teams shouldn't have to guess opponents; formats should let higher seeds stay closer to home.
Reward Seeds With Home Games
- Do give higher-seeded teams home games in early playoff rounds to reward their season.
- Andy Staples recommends scheduling quarterfinals and semifinals on campuses rather than fixed bowl sites.