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VT ChemE 1986

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Play-Off Expansion: Now I finally get it!


This information from an SI article in October on the expansion provides the context that has been missing from the months of conversations on this board:

"Passing on expansion to 12 would be eschewing millions. A 12-team playoff in 2024 and '25 would bring in a combined $450 million in additional television revenue, sources tell Sports Illustrated. An eight-team expansion would not generate any additional revenue because it does not create more inventory."

So, at 8 there is no extra money, but at 12 there is a huge windfall. If this is correct it explains everything.


[Post edited by VT ChemE 1986 at 11/18/2021 12:25PM]

Link: https://www.si.com/college/2021/10/29/college-football-playoff-expansion-8-or-12-teams


Posted: 11/18/2021 at 12:25PM



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Play-Off Expansion: Now I finally get it! -- VT ChemE 1986 11/18/2021 12:25PM
  It has ALWAYS been about the money. Nothing -- 133193Hokie 11/23/2021 5:10PM
  Could that last statement show any more bias? -- VT_Skier 11/21/2021 8:49PM
  Playoffs have already ruined college football… -- lawhokie 11/21/2021 07:36AM
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  You miss read me -- Mercury 11/23/2021 8:38PM
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  Again, if true, this makes ND/SEC even more sinister. ** -- VT ChemE 1986 11/18/2021 12:36PM

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