I thought a 12-team playoff would mean less arguments about teams that didn't get in deserving a spot, but I underestimated the ability of Alabama to suck enough to not earn a place in the CFP.
The SEC and Big Ten get way too much presumption every year of being good. It starts with the first preseason poll, when nobody has done anything on the field.
So, I guess it's good to see the school in a city ~10x the size are finally interested in watching their local team.
Dallas Population: 1,302,753
Denton Population: 164,096
Although, I'd really like to see photos of these SRO crowds that supposedly happened at every game this year.
Also, look at that #4 team AND #2,#5 in the decline section. Teams also in large cities.
https://www.sportsbusinessjournal.com/Articles/2024/12/20/cfb-attendance-increases-decreases
"SMU's surprise run to this year's CFP field drew an average of 32,652 fans per game at the 32,000-seat Gerald J. Ford Stadium"
I guess this is where I respectively disagree with you and NT 80. The players are not getting a "free" education. They are providing a service to North Texas in "exchange" for tuition and room and board. Part of the education process at any college is learning enough to be marketable when you are seeking employment. I hate both the portal and the NIL but it is a legal reality in the world of college sports and athletics, and athletics have learned what they need to do in order to be "employed" at a higher income elsewhere, just like in the real world.
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