1) Less teams = Increased parity
We’re headed for some version of two super conferences, maybe 20 teams in each. That means there will be a consolidation of coaching and player talent. When a league expands, the product is diluted but college football is contracting. Thereby the product will improve.
2) 12-team playoff
Talent is contracting at the same time opportunity is expanding. More programs will be able to learn how to win in the playoffs.
3)The accelerated timeline
Coaches are getting fired and hired earlier than ever. The transfer portal and recruiting windows have bled into the season. And NIL gives teams the ability to get talented fast.
This will have a disproportionally negative impact on the most successful programs.
Right now, a team like Nebraska can target coaches and players a team like Michigan can’t, not openly. If Harbaugh wanted to bring in a transfer QB and new OC, other programs have the jump on him. Conversely, if Michigan’s DC unexpectedly leaves after the playoffs for an NFL job, it leaves Michigan without a lot of big-time options.
We’re headed for some version of two super conferences, maybe 20 teams in each. That means there will be a consolidation of coaching and player talent. When a league expands, the product is diluted but college football is contracting. Thereby the product will improve.
2) 12-team playoff
Talent is contracting at the same time opportunity is expanding. More programs will be able to learn how to win in the playoffs.
3)The accelerated timeline
Coaches are getting fired and hired earlier than ever. The transfer portal and recruiting windows have bled into the season. And NIL gives teams the ability to get talented fast.
This will have a disproportionally negative impact on the most successful programs.
Right now, a team like Nebraska can target coaches and players a team like Michigan can’t, not openly. If Harbaugh wanted to bring in a transfer QB and new OC, other programs have the jump on him. Conversely, if Michigan’s DC unexpectedly leaves after the playoffs for an NFL job, it leaves Michigan without a lot of big-time options.