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Talking heads were right - G5 doesn’t belong
Posted on 12/20/25 at 9:47 pm
Posted on 12/20/25 at 9:47 pm
I will still maintain that Tulane and JMU earned their playoff spots based on the current criteria, but the haters are correct. The group of 5 sucks arse
With the portal/ NIL I don’t think we’ll see a small program with a truly special team like Boise back in the day, Tulane a few years ago, UCF, etc. who have the horses to compete on a grand stage again
With the portal/ NIL I don’t think we’ll see a small program with a truly special team like Boise back in the day, Tulane a few years ago, UCF, etc. who have the horses to compete on a grand stage again
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Posted on 12/20/25 at 9:50 pm to Jacobowitz
Probably correct. It takes a $20 million payroll to compete today. I don't see how a Tulane or JMU can fund at that level.
I do think a top 12 ranked G5 school should get in.
I do think a top 12 ranked G5 school should get in.
Posted on 12/20/25 at 10:22 pm to Jacobowitz
Agreed.
Like so many things, it sounds like a good idea, but critical thinking tells you it just isn't going to work.
Neither of those teams belonged in the playoffs, and there were a couple of teams who could have played a competitive game against Ole Miss/Oregon who didn't get the chance.
Like so many things, it sounds like a good idea, but critical thinking tells you it just isn't going to work.
Neither of those teams belonged in the playoffs, and there were a couple of teams who could have played a competitive game against Ole Miss/Oregon who didn't get the chance.
Posted on 12/20/25 at 10:23 pm to Jacobowitz
None of the teams that played today or yesterday “belong”.
This post was edited on 12/20/25 at 10:24 pm
Posted on 12/20/25 at 10:28 pm to tiggerfan02 2021
Unfortunately I agree. Could definitely see one of those CFP bubble teams faring better against Pete Golding Ole Miss
Posted on 12/20/25 at 10:31 pm to Jacobowitz
Yeah. Tulane could get hot and play a perfect game and maybe pull an upset.
JMU is a step slow at every position, and it is brutally obvious that they just don't have the athletes and speed to compete at this level.
Final score won't show it because Oregon relaxed late in the game, but it could have been really embarrassing.
JMU is a step slow at every position, and it is brutally obvious that they just don't have the athletes and speed to compete at this level.
Final score won't show it because Oregon relaxed late in the game, but it could have been really embarrassing.
Posted on 12/21/25 at 1:05 am to Jacobowitz
They should divide FBS into 2 halves and have 2 playoffs, and crown two national champs. The Tulanes, USM’s JMU’s and Boise States of the world will never win it if they have to go against the power 5 conferences.
Make it like the old days when it was Division 1AA. There are some pretty good teams at that level. Pit would be entertaining as hell, plus, it would be a cash cow for television.
Make it like the old days when it was Division 1AA. There are some pretty good teams at that level. Pit would be entertaining as hell, plus, it would be a cash cow for television.
Posted on 12/21/25 at 7:15 am to Jacobowitz
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I will still maintain that Tulane and JMU earned their playoff spots based on the current criteria
They did, that is why the current criteria should be tweaked. Eliminate autobids and take the top 12 teams regardless of conference.
Posted on 12/21/25 at 7:19 am to Lou Loomis
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Make it like the old days when it was Division 1AA.
That's now known as FCS and nobody pays attention to them. Do any of y'all realize that Illinois State and Montana State are playing for the FCS National Champion on January 5, 2026? I'm sure that'll be watched by dozens.
This post was edited on 12/21/25 at 12:29 pm
Posted on 12/21/25 at 7:58 am to mdomingue
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Eliminate autobids and take the top 12 teams regardless of conference.
Top 12 teams according to whom? The CFP voters? The subjective means of choosing the playoff teams must be removed.
Posted on 12/21/25 at 8:02 am to LSUBlitzkrieg
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Top 12 teams according to whom? The CFP voters? The subjective means of choosing the playoff teams must be removed.
You can't do that unless you blow up the traditional conferences and create divisions like the NFL.
If we use the old BCS method, it ends up being virtually the same as the CFP ends up with.
Posted on 12/21/25 at 8:23 am to Jacobowitz
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With the portal/ NIL
Small schools can no longer build a team. Tech's best receiver two years ago was the Ole Miss star receiver last year.
Posted on 12/21/25 at 8:27 am to mdomingue
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You can't do that unless you blow up the traditional conferences and create divisions like the NFL.
That is precisely what needs to happen.
"Traditional" conferences? Traditional conferences went out the window when West Coast teams joined the Big Ten and ACC conferences. Nothing screams "traditional" like Florida St. playing a conference game in Palo Alto or Southern Cal playing a conference game in New Jersey. That train has already left the station.
Posted on 12/21/25 at 8:49 am to LSUBlitzkrieg
I would like to keep the SEC together. But that's just me.
You're not wrong about that train leaving the station, though. Still, there will be much wailing and gnashing of teeth by a lot of folks.
You're not wrong about that train leaving the station, though. Still, there will be much wailing and gnashing of teeth by a lot of folks.
Posted on 12/21/25 at 9:15 am to Jacobowitz
JMU did better than Tennessee did last year.
Posted on 12/21/25 at 9:35 am to slackster
quote:That’s silly
None of the teams that played today or yesterday “belong”.
Posted on 12/21/25 at 9:51 am to Jacobowitz
The CFB playoff selection criteria matches the current overall state of CFB - dysfunctional on many different levels.
Posted on 12/21/25 at 9:51 am to Jacobowitz
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Posted on 12/21/25 at 9:51 am to Jacobowitz
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