Mizzou’s head coach offers bold suggestions for the College Football Playoff

Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz is once again stirring the pot regarding the future of the College Football Playoff. As the sport moves toward a critical decision on expansion in the coming months, Drinkwitz is advocating for a system that relies less on human opinion and more on the gridiron.

Removing the Committee

While Drinkwitz remains a firm supporter of expanding playoff access for the nation's 138 Division One programs, he is taking a hardline stance against the selection committee. "As nice as I can be about it, committees are a bad idea in deciding on who should get in sports arenas," Drinkwitz stated. "Sports are meant to be played inside or on the field."

A Path Toward Field-Based Qualification

Drinkwitz suggests that the solution may lie in a 24-team playoff model, an idea previously spearheaded by Big Ten commissioner Tony Petiti. His vision involves incorporating play-in games for each conference, providing a concrete "measuring stick" for fan bases. "I think each conference should have play-in games that create the opportunity to get into the playoffs," he explained. "I think if the top eight teams in your conference had the opportunity to play in the playoffs, that makes sense."

The Future of Championship Games

As discussions around expansion intensify, there is growing concern regarding the potential elimination of conference championship games. Drinkwitz is pushing to protect these matchups, noting that focusing solely on a single national champion undermines the current structure. He argues that prioritizing the final outcome over the entire competitive process is counterproductive for college football.

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