From The Athletic--We are in the equation for the CFP???!!!!! 🤷♂️
"This is where common sense matters. For Illinois and Purdue or perhaps Iowa and Minnesota, none of them will likely win the national title. Maybe they crack the 12-team College Football Playoff one day, but it will be a rare occurrence. But playing for a rivalry trophy like The Cannon or Floyd of Rosedale is special. It matters. That’s not just a game historically; it is history."
"This is where common sense matters. For Illinois and Purdue or perhaps Iowa and Minnesota, none of them will likely win the national title. Maybe they crack the 12-team College Football Playoff one day, but it will be a rare occurrence. But playing for a rivalry trophy like The Cannon or Floyd of Rosedale is special. It matters. That’s not just a game historically; it is history."
Dochterman: Big Ten scheduling model gets it right. Other conferences should follow
The Big Ten keeps the games that matter in its newly-released scheduling model.
theathletic.com