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Will this new playoff format starting next year help coaches keep their jobs?
Posted on 11/2/26 at 10:06 am
Posted on 11/2/26 at 10:06 am
Now coaches can go 9-3 to 8-4 and still make the playoffs in some instances. That will keep the hot seat off them for the most part.
It used to be zero, one or two losses max and you still had a chance.
With the extended playoffs teams can lose a couple games a year and the coach can keep his job of he makes the playoffs.
It used to be zero, one or two losses max and you still had a chance.
With the extended playoffs teams can lose a couple games a year and the coach can keep his job of he makes the playoffs.
This post was edited on 11/2/26 at 10:07 am
Posted on 11/2/26 at 10:07 am to boweswi05
No, because now the impression is that it's easier to get into the playoffs so missing out on them will be an even worse sin.
Posted on 11/2/26 at 10:19 am to ProjectP2294
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No, because now the impression is that it's easier to get into the playoffs so missing out on them will be an even worse sin.
Right but these 8-4 to.9-3 teams who wasn't in nothing but a mid tier bowl will now be in he playoffs in some cases.
Playoffs you can't fire a head coach IMO.
Posted on 11/2/26 at 10:33 am to boweswi05
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Right but these 8-4 to.9-3 teams who wasn't in nothing but a mid tier bowl will now be in he playoffs in some cases.
In some cases.
The issue is that college football fans aren't rational. Expanding the number of playoff spots doesn't just give the current actual playoff contenders hope, it gives increased hope to the current delusional fanbases, and opens up a whole new set of delusional fanbases.
Posted on 11/2/26 at 10:43 am to ProjectP2294
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In some cases.
The issue is that college football fans aren't rational. Expanding the number of playoff spots doesn't just give the current actual playoff contenders hope, it gives increased hope to the current delusional fanbases, and opens up a whole new set of delusional fanbases.
Agreed
Posted on 11/2/26 at 10:47 am to boweswi05
you will still have teams with playoff expectations that miss the cut. those coaches will be on even hotter seats. with more playoff spots and not making it, there will be less leniency.....
just look at the SEC. the following teams start this year with playoff of bust expectations:
UGA
Texas
Bama
LSU
TAM
UF
Tenn
OM
OU
maybe AU had expectations as well
then you have the unexpected that have a good season that take one of the above's spot
USCe
KY
Mizzu
Vandy (could have last year)
not all those teams are going to make it, especially with a 9 game conference schedule
just look at the SEC. the following teams start this year with playoff of bust expectations:
UGA
Texas
Bama
LSU
TAM
UF
Tenn
OM
OU
maybe AU had expectations as well
then you have the unexpected that have a good season that take one of the above's spot
USCe
KY
Mizzu
Vandy (could have last year)
not all those teams are going to make it, especially with a 9 game conference schedule
Posted on 11/2/26 at 10:53 am to boweswi05
Depends. At a school that thinks they should be competing for national titles, no. Getting to the playoff and getting smoked in the first round will not save their job.
At a school like South Carolina or Iowa or Kansas state. Likely yes, especially if they can keep the round 1 game close or win one.
At a school like South Carolina or Iowa or Kansas state. Likely yes, especially if they can keep the round 1 game close or win one.
Posted on 11/2/26 at 10:53 am to tigeraddict
Use to be win 6 and make a Bowl. Now you'll have to consistently win 8, with 9 being a whole lot better. With talent spreading out and the old BBs losing games, the field is gonna be tighter than most might think.
Posted on 11/2/26 at 11:42 am to boweswi05
Just look at the NFL. There are plenty of coaches that have been canned after making it to the playoff year after year, but losing early.
Posted on 11/2/26 at 1:15 pm to boweswi05
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Will this new playoff format starting next year help coaches keep their jobs?
Probably, assuming it keeps the Boosters happy. It will save Blue Bloods about $200 MM a year in buyout payments.
Posted on 11/2/26 at 1:41 pm to boweswi05
Yes
Coaches will be able to make the expanded 24 team playoff one year, maybe even win one game, then miss it for a year or two and still be ok.
Coaches will be able to make the expanded 24 team playoff one year, maybe even win one game, then miss it for a year or two and still be ok.
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