By now, you likely know the story. In the increasingly aptly described war over the College Football Playoff’s future, the SEC and Big Ten have reportedly favored one model (a “4-4-2-2-1” 16-team model that granted four automatic bids for both the Big Ten and SEC and two apiece for the ACC and Big 12.) Meanwhile, the Big 12, ACC, and Group of Five programs are championing what’s described as a “5+11” 16-team model for the (further) expanded CFP that features 11 at-large bids along with the five highest-ranked conference champions.
Will Sankey get what he wants?
It seems unlikely.