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I love college football as much as anyone here. No matter what changes they make, I'll probably keep coming back to the FBS because I love the sport that much.

That said, I'm getting tired of the constant realignment, the loss of historic rivalries, the growing sense that only 20-30 programs will really matter in the future of college athletics, and now whatever the latest controversy happens to be.

Are we actually going to do anything about it besides complain? Probably not. We're all addicts when it comes to this sport.

But maybe, in these weird times, it's worth taking a break from chasing the biggest games every weekend and paying more attention to what's happening closer to home.

The FCS puts out an incredible brand of football, and I'd encourage anyone who hasn't given it a chance to check it out. Watch the Brawl of the Wild and tell me college football is losing its soul (RIP Dakota Marker). Check out the Black Hills Brawl this weekend between South Dakota Mines and Black Hills State. These aren't games driven by TV contracts or playoff rankings. They're driven by communities, traditions, and fanbases that genuinely care.

And it doesn't have to stop there. Go watch that local DII rivalry that's been going on for 100 years. Go support a program because you like the mascot, the atmosphere, or because it's part of your community.

College football was built on regionality, local pride, and traditions that meant something to the people around them. Maybe the best way to preserve that spirit isn't spending all our time complaining about what's changing at the top but investing more attention in the teams and rivalries that are right in front of us.

If the future of the sport is going to become more nationalized and corporate, then maybe the answer is to appreciate the parts of college football that still feel local.

If the new playoff rules go into effect it seems the gap between the P4 and G6 conferecnes is going to grow even wider, I'm not sure if there is going to be any more P4 expansion unless Notre Dame decides to join. conference for some reason. As a Cincy fan I'm personally very happy to have made it out and into a place with much more exposure and money, although I do wish Memphis was able to come with us, hopefully they will find a way out.

So what is the move for the G6 programs with P4 aspirations. Consolidating into the Pac12 and American as solid conferences that could produce a playoff team each every year? Consolidating into a single mid-manor conference that situates itself to grab a Playoff spot or two every year? Grab a lot of money and beg the ACC to let you into it's open spot? Hope the ACC collapses enough to need to backfill but not enough that it is no longer considered a P4?

It looks bleak for G6 teams right now and I can see why programs like Miami and JMU are gunning for the American because the gap looks like it's. getting even wider.

Ohio vs. Sacramento State

When: Saturday, October 17, 10:00 PM Eastern

Where: Hornet Stadium, Sacramento, CA

Watch: ESPN+

Odds: Ohio by 14.5 pts.

Total Points: 49.5

All-Time Series : Ohio vs. Sacramento State

This is the first meeting between these programs.

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Louisiana Tech vs. UL Monroe

When: Saturday, October 17, 08:00 PM Eastern

Where: Malone Stadium, Monroe, LA

Watch: ESPN+

Odds: Louisiana Tech by 14.5 pts.

Total Points: 56.5

All-Time Series : Louisiana Tech vs. UL Monroe

Louisiana Tech and UL Monroe have met 15 times since 1975-11-08

These teams last met on 2000-11-11.

Series Wins: Louisiana Tech 12-0-3 UL Monroe

Louisiana Tech has won the last 8 meetings (1988-2000) in this series

Last 5 Meetings

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Tulsa vs. Rice

When: Saturday, October 17, 04:30 PM Eastern

Where: Rice Stadium, Houston, TX

Watch: ESPN+

Odds: Tulsa by 4.5 pts.

Total Points: 45.5

All-Time Series : Tulsa vs. Rice

Tulsa and Rice have met 20 times since 1937-10-16

These teams last met on 2023-10-19.

Series Wins: Tulsa 10-1-9 Rice

Rice has won the last 2 meetings (2013-2023) in this series

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Next 5: North Texas, Western Michigan, FAU, Georgia State, Air Force

Dropped out: 9 Toledo, 10 FAU

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Northern Illinois vs. Wyoming

When: Saturday, October 17, 03:30 PM Eastern

Where: War Memorial Stadium, Laramie, WY

Watch: CW | The CW Network

Odds: Wyoming by 7.5 pts.

Total Points: 40.5

All-Time Series : Northern Illinois vs. Wyoming

Northern Illinois and Wyoming have met 2 times since 2016-09-04

These teams last met on 2021-09-11.

Series Wins: Northern Illinois 0-0-2 Wyoming

Wyoming has won the last 2 meetings (2016-2021) in this series

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Georgia State vs. James Madison

When: Saturday, October 17, 12:00 PM Eastern

Where: Bridgeforth Stadium, Harrisonburg, VA

Watch: ESPNU

Odds: James Madison by 11.5 pts.

Total Points: 58.5

All-Time Series : Georgia State vs. James Madison

Georgia State and James Madison have met 5 times since 2012-10-27

These teams last met on 2025-10-04.

Series Wins: Georgia State 0-0-5 James Madison

James Madison has won the last 5 meetings (2012-2025) in this series

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Georgia State Injury Report

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Elon vs. Stanford

When: Saturday, October 17, 07:30 PM Eastern

Where: Stanford Stadium, Stanford, CA

Watch: ACC Extra, ACCNX

Odds: N/A

Total Points: N/A

All-Time Series : Elon vs. Stanford

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I saw a college football comment on CFBudge video called What have they done. One of the comments say that for example. 18 seed Oklahoma State is in the CFP and travels to Kentucky for a playoff game. Since Drew Mestemaker is a projected top pick, he says that he will not play in the playoffs because it might hurt his draft stock. @ SubmachineOP said this in a YouTube comment. Would that actually happen?

Let it be said, I disagree with the new 24 team playoff.

However, it could in fact help some of the bowl games out if they make 2nd round bowl games. It could switch every year as well for different bowls in the us. For example, a pop tart bowl game between UNC and Duke in a CFP game would be highly successful.

We got to use the bowl games to the advantage of a larger playoff structure and protect college football history.

Yes, "bowl games were already dead," but at least these offered some potential ranked-on-ranked matchups for teams ranked between 12-25. And Pop-Tarts Bowl has a fun, viral-meme atmosphere.

If this new format hoovers up 24 teams AND puts the 1st and 2nd rounds on campus, the bowls will consist of nothing but unranked teams (other than one or two).

We could be losing some real sports legacy with the Sun, Citrus, Gator, etc.

With recent changes in the college football landscape, a lot of G6 programs are worried that increasing the number of P4 OOC games will reduce G6 opportunities. I agree with this, as a G6 football fan. Teams like Boise State, Tulane, Memphis, and of course OSU and WSU have proven they can compete with the big boys, and of course recent changes have especially hurt their ability to get P4 teams to their buildings. Many P4 teams play one OOC P4 one G5 and one FCS team. And a few play two G5 and one FCS. I think we should eliminate the P4 FCS games. These games are usually not even close to competitive. They are basically TV black holes. Nobody wants to see Miami beat up on Florida A&M. G6 teams can and do beat P4 teams or give them a scare, FCS teams are just bodybags. It's just a waste of time. And perhaps more importantly, they are not part of the playoff system- it's esentially like playing a minor league team. Also, most of the FCS teams that could beat P4 teams are not FCS anymore. App State, James Madison, and NDSU are all G6 teams now. And many of the top FCS teams don't even get scheduled by P4 teams anymore. Now this does hurt FCS athletic budgets, but I fear that to save G6 football we might need to do this. FCS teams will still get paydays from G6 teams. I would also be ok with FCS teams playing P4 teams in a spring scrimmage or preseason game- they just shouldn't count as wins for P4 teams.

This is a loaded question with a lot of implications. Under the 4-team format, it was simply a non-starter, and I think under the 12-team format there is still too much at stake (such as a bye week). Typically, if a team goes into the final weekend 11-0, then they probably have a potential bye at stake, and if they go into the final weekend 10-1, then finishing 10-2 is just too risky. However, the expanded playoff changes the math a bit, and resting starters is a longtime common practice in the NFL and in other sports. It’s not a new thing.

If a team seems “locked” into the playoff, and they don’t seem to have anything to gain from winning their last game, are we going to see a team rest its starters and take the loss so their guys stay healthy and fresh?

Additionally, if your last regular season game is a rivalry game, does a team have the audacity to still do it?

Lastly, would the committee be upset enough to knock a team down for it?

There is no doubt in my mind that every college football fan would hate it. The fans who paid to be there would hate it. The TV networks would even hate it. But if you’re a coach, and your one and only mandate is to win a championship, do you do it?