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Big 12 Eyes 10-Game Slate Amidst CFP Talk
28 May
Summary
- Big 12 commissioner proposes 10-game conference schedule if CFP expands.
- Expanded playoff could increase TV value for conference games.
- Other Power 4 conferences also considering 10-game schedules.
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark has proposed increasing the conference's schedule to 10 league games, contingent on the College Football Playoff's potential expansion to 24 teams. This idea is being discussed as conferences grapple with growth and the need to differentiate strength of schedule for playoff selection.
Yormark expressed his support for the 24-team CFP format and sees merit in a 10-game conference schedule to boost TV ratings. Other Power 4 conferences, including the Big Ten and ACC, have also touched upon the possibility of 10-game schedules during their recent meetings, though momentum varied among them.
The move toward more conference games is also influenced by the decreasing number of inter-conference matchups between Power 4 leagues. This trend has made it harder for the CFP selection committee to assess conference strength, further fueling the discussion around schedule adjustments to maintain the regular season's importance.
