Quote:I am far from against 8. It's better then 4 for sure.

 

The problem is that the playing field still isn't level across 1A/FBS.

 

Ya know I'd argue that IAA or FCS has less of an even playing field that 1A.  Heck you have a non-scholarship conference in 1AA.  How in the world are they supposed to realistically compete year after year with schools that give out scholarships?  And just like in 1A, 1AA has their own version of power conferences as well as bottom feeder leagues.  And you get conferences that have 4 or 5 teams make the playoffs... just like the SEC probably would if we had something like a 16 team playoff.  

 

I agree that it sucks for a team in the Sun Belt who runs the table and doesnt have a realistic shot of a national title.  Realistically that team wouldnt be good enough to beat the elite teams but it would be nice for them to at least have a shot.  Instead of giving all conference champs a bid, I think you'd be better off letting the non-power leagues have their own playoff and let them crown a champion to play in the big tournament.  8 team tourney with 5 power champions, the one smaller league champion and then 2 at larges.

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