Welcome to college football's new reality: Make the 24-team playoff or get fired
Will more playoff access really calm down the “Fire Everyone” culture in college football? Here’s a prediction: It’ll make it far, far worse.
As the College Football Playoff expands from 12 to 24 teams, it is not the added money that is driving the decision. While the new five-year, $1.7 billion deal will provide additional funds for schools, the real motivation lies in access. Coaches and administrators have found that nothing captures fan interest more than being in the playoff.
They have adapted their standards to include more programs, thus increasing their own job security. However, this new playoff culture may actually intensify the "Fire Everyone" mentality that is already prevalent in college football. As more coaches face pressure to prove their worth in a shorter timeframe, the chances of them being fired after just one year may increase significantly.
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