The College Football Playoff (CFP) has approved an expanded format starting in the 2024 season.
The new format will comprise five conference champions and seven at-large bids, with one team outside of ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC making the bracket as a wild card.
The College Football Playoff (CFP) has approved an expanded format starting in the 2024 season. The new format will comprise five conference champions and seven at-large bids, with one team outside of ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC making the bracket as a wild card. This is a significant change from the previous four-team format that was in place for many years.
The College Football Playoff board of managers unanimously approved a model that will guarantee the five highest-ranked conference champions and seven other teams inclusion in the expanded 12-team field this fall.
Washington State president Kirk Schulz, who represents the Pac-12 on the board, told ESPN last week he would vote for this format after previously abstaining or asking for a delay as it worked on determining its future following sweeping conference realignment.
Mississippi State president Mark Keenum, chair of the CFP board, told ESPN last week that none of the conferences know yet what the revenue distribution will be in the next contract.
One change they are close to agreeing on, according to multiple sources, is eliminating contracts with respective conferences of New Year's Six bowls.
The top priority for CFP leaders is coming to an agreement on a new TV deal and they will also continue to talk about access and revenue distribution.
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Mississippi State president Mark Keenum, chair of the CFP board, told ESPN last week that none of the conferences know yet what the revenue distribution will be in the next contract.
The Sugar Bowl has a historical agreement with the SEC and Big 12 while the Rose Bowl has long been contractually tied to the Big Ten and Pac-12.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Washington State and Oregon State will receive a first-round bye if they are included in the expanded playoff field. However, this statement contradicts information provided later in the article which states that only conference champions from Power 5 conferences will receive a first-round bye under the new format. Secondly, the author claims that Oregon State and Washington State have agreed to continued Power 5 revenue and voting rights in exchange for their inclusion in the expanded playoff field. However, this statement is not supported by any evidence provided in the article.
The sentence 'Oregon State and Washington State have agreed to continued Power 5 revenue and voting rights in exchange for their inclusion in the expanded playoff field' is not supported by any evidence provided in the article.
The sentence 'Washington State and Oregon State will each continue to receive the full Power 5 revenue distribution, which is $5 million to $6 million per school.' contradicts information later in the article that only conference champions from Power 5 conferences will receive a first-round bye.
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The article by Heather Dinich does not contain any formal fallacies. However, there are several instances of informal fallacies and inflammatory rhetoric.
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The article contains a statement that the Pac-12 had previously abstained or asked for a delay as it worked on determining its future following sweeping conference realignment. This implies that there is bias towards the Pac-12 and against other conferences who may have been more willing to accept changes in their affiliation.
The Pac-12 had previously abstained or asked for a delay as it worked on determining its future following sweeping conference realignment.
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Heather Dinich has a conflict of interest on the topic of college football playoff as she is an ESPN Senior Writer and ESPN.com joined in 2007.
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Heather Dinich has a conflict of interest on the topic of conference champions and Group of 5 conference champion as she is an ESPN Senior Writer who joined ESPN.com in 2007 and graduated from Indiana University.
The College Football Playoff has approved an expanded format starting in the 2024 season.
Beginning with the 2024 season, the Playoff will comprise five conference champions and seven at-large bids.
One team outside of ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC will make the bracket as a wild card.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the number of conference champions was decreased from six to five amid realignment and the disintegration of the Pac-12 during the 2023 season. However, this information is not accurate as there were only four teams in each division before realignment and no team left or joined any other conference. Secondly, it states that one team outside ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC will make the bracket but does not specify which conference they are from. This statement implies that a non-Power Five school could potentially be included in the playoff but is misleading as there are no non-Power Five schools with enough strength to compete at this level. Lastly, it states that EA Sports announced its college football video game will return this summer when in fact they have not made any official announcement regarding their plans for a 2024 release.
The number of conference champions was decreased from six to five amid realignment and the disintegration of the Pac-12 during the 2023 season.
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The article contains an appeal to authority fallacy when it quotes Dr. Mark Keenum stating that the new format is logical and well received without providing any evidence or reasoning for this claim.
]This is a very logical adjustment for the College Football Playoff based on the evolution of our conference structures since the board first adopted this new format in September 2022,[
I know this change will also be well received by student-athletes, coaches and fans. We all will be pleased to see this new format come to life on the field this postseason.
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The article contains a statement from the author that implies bias towards the College Football Playoff format. The author states that this is a 'very logical adjustment' for the playoffs based on realignment and disintegration of conferences. This suggests an implicit assumption in favor of change rather than objectivity.
The new College Football Playoff format was agreed upon on Tuesday.
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, The field will consist of the five highest-ranked conference champions along with seven at-large berths.
One team outside of ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC will make the bracket as a wild card.
The number of spots reserved for conference champions has been reduced from six to five due to realignment and the disassembling of the Pac-12
`No conference will have automatic access` in the new format, with `the highest-ranked conference champs as determined by the CFP selection committee receiving slots✿, ensuring at least one team from outside power conferences like ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC will make it to the playoffs
`The first round of playoffs will have teams seeded fifth through twelfth` playing on ✿the home field of the higher-ranked team✿, while ✿teams ranked first through four get a bye in the new format
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The field will consist of the five highest-ranked conference champions along with seven at-large berths.
If a champion of one power four conference finishes lower in official rankings below two eligible conferences, they must qualify as an at-large participant.
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author uses sensationalism by stating that expanding the playoffs from four teams to twelve will be 'for better or worse'. This statement implies a negative outcome which is not supported by any evidence presented in the article. Secondly, there are selectively reported details about how qualification for at-large berths works. The author only mentions five conferences and their champions but fails to mention other eligible conferences such as Conference USA or Mountain West. This creates a false impression that these conferences do not have an equal chance of getting in the playoffs, which is not true. Lastly, there are statements made by the subject of the article (Mike Florio) that are biased and lack objectivity.
The author uses sensationalism by stating that expanding the playoffs from four teams to twelve will be 'for better or worse'.
There is selectively reported details about how qualification for at-large berths works. The author only mentions five conferences and their champions but fails to mention other eligible conferences such as Conference USA or Mountain West.
The statements made by the subject of the article (Mike Florio) are biased and lack objectivity.
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The article contains several fallacies. Firstly, the author uses an appeal to authority by stating that ESPN is a reliable source for information on college football playoffs. However, this does not necessarily mean that their information is accurate or unbiased. Secondly, the author commits a false dilemma when he states that if one of the power four conferences finishes lower in the official playoff rankings below two of the champions from other eligible conferences, they will have to qualify as at-large participants. This implies that there are only two options for qualification, which is not true. Thirdly, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric when he states that some games may not be competitive and draft-eligible players may choose to skip games. This statement is subjective and does not provide any evidence or reasoning to support it.
The current four-team format will grow to twelve.
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The author uses language that implies the expansion of college football playoffs is a negative thing. The use of phrases like 'for better or worse' and 'complicate the decision-making process for draft-eligible players' suggests bias towards those who may not be in favor of this change.
The current four-team format will grow to twelve.
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Mike Florio has a conflict of interest on the topics of college football playoffs and official playoff rankings as he is an NFL writer for NBC Sports. He may have financial ties to companies that benefit from changes in college football policies or personal relationships with individuals involved in these decisions.
Florio's work as an NFL writer for NBC Sports may give him a vested interest in maintaining the status quo of the current four-team playoff format, even if it is not necessarily better for college football.
Mike Florio has written extensively about the NFL, which could lead him to prioritize coverage of the Super Bowl over college football playoffs and official rankings. He may also have financial ties to companies that benefit from changes in college football policies or personal relationships with individuals involved in these decisions.
The College Football Playoff (CFP) will expand to a 12-team format beginning next season, comprising five conference champions and seven at-large selections
No conference will have automatic access in the new format, with the highest-ranked conference champs as determined by the CFP selection committee receiving slots, ensuring at least one team from outside power conferences like ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC will make it to the playoffs
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The number of spots reserved for conference champions has been reduced from six to five due to realignment and the disassembling of the Pac-12
One team outside of ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC will make it to the playoffs in a new format
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The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, it states that the move to decrease the number of spots reserved for conference champions from six to five was prompted by realignment and the disassembling of the Pac-12. However, this statement is misleading as there were other factors at play such as a desire for more revenue and increased competitiveness in college football. Secondly, it states that no conference will have automatic access to the College Football Playoff (CFP). This is not entirely true as each of the five highest-ranked conference champions will receive an automatic bid. Lastly, it mentions that there will be no limit to how many teams can come from the same league in determining at-large bids. However, this statement contradicts itself later in the article when it states that only one team from outside a power conference made the final four during the decade of four-team playoffs.
The move to decrease the number of spots reserved for conference champions was prompted by realignment and disassembling of Pac-12. This statement is misleading as there were other factors at play such as a desire for more revenue and increased competitiveness in college football.
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The article contains several logical fallacies. The first is an appeal to authority when it states that the move to decrease the number of spots reserved for conference champions from six to five was prompted by realignment and the disassembling of the Pac-12. This statement implies that there is some objective evidence supporting this claim, but no such evidence is provided in the article. The second fallacy is an inflammatory rhetoric when it states that
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The article contains examples of religious bias and monetary bias. The author uses language that dehumanizes those who disagree with the decision to expand the College Football Playoff format.
The author uses language that dehumanizes those who disagree with the decision to expand the College Football Playoff format.
> The move to decrease the number of spots reserved for conference champions from six to five was prompted by realignment and the disassembling of the Pac-12. An expected vote last month was delayed at their request.<br> > No conference will have automatic access. Those five slots will go to the highest-ranked conference champs as determined by the CFP selection committee, ensuring at least one team from outside the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten, Big 12 and Southeastern Conference will make the 12-team field.<br> > The coming season will be the first with a 12-team playoff after 10 years of it being a four-team event. <br> > During the decade of four-team playoffs, the only team from outside a power conference to make the final four was Cincinnati after being 13-0 following the American championship game in 2021.<br> > The national championship will remain at a neutral site, with next season's title game Jan. 20 in Atlanta.
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The article by Ralph D. Russo and Stephen Hawkins has multiple conflicts of interest related to the topics provided.
Ralph D. Russo is a member of the College Football Playoff Selection Committee which makes decisions on who gets invited to play in the CFP.
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The author has a conflict of interest on the topic of Mississippi State University as they are reporting on their own university. The article also does not disclose any other conflicts of interest.
