While the four power conferences appear to be trying to box out the other leagues while expanding the field, the Big 12's abysmal playoff record just got even worse with another bad loss.
Texas Tech starts its College Football Playoff campaign in the Orange Bowl while Oregon hopes to avoid a quarterfinal loss for the second straight season.
Both of Oregon's coordinators will be head coaches next season and have one foot out the door. How are they managing the transition? 'I’ve got a light job and a night job.'
Gunner Stockton and Georgia want to make up for past mistakes. Playing with more confidence and more aggression, Stockton is here to lead the Bulldogs back to the semis.
College football is in a new era. Bowls have their place, but they no longer need to be central to the postseason. It's high time the sport's brass understands that, and makes some significant changes.