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This format makes perfect sense, is that the problem?

One of the Big Network's college football go-to folks, Ross Dellenger of Yahoo Sports, is a voice of 16-team playoff reason amidst the 'This Will Kill the Sport!' insanity. A 16-team College Football Playoff wouldn't be catastrophic; it would fix things WWW.YARDBARKER.COM The worst part of the 12-team playoff is the automatic byes for the top four conference champions. This article notes that as part of the 16-team playoff, the flex-week playoff play-in games are coming. These games will eliminate the stand-alone conference champ games, although one versus two may still be played at a neutral site, and end the season one week earlier. The play-in format is expected to bring in more money than one stand-alone conference champ game. Last season, OBD would have played Penn State for the title, possibly in Autzen, with Iowa visiting Indiana, and Illinois visiting Ohio State. NO rematch regular season games would have been played in 2024. The B1G's first and second-place teams would play one another, with both guaranteed one of the conference's four playoff bids. Three plays six and four plays five for the other two spots. Mega-conference 'hit and miss' top opponents scheduling, and every CFB metric supports a 4-4-2-2-1-3 format.

Hard to believe that could be true. But, during the Sabrina, Ruthy, Satou run, MKA did rock!

Just think if this were to happen during a football game? The College Football world would be losing their freaking minds. Let alone the team's fan base that took the L for this happening. It wouldn't happen in College Football, the game would be postponed and finished later. It shouldn't happen in any sport.

I understand the "Pac-12 After Dark" problem the west coast faces. But overall, I love how the times work out. In the east, the primetime games start at 8:00 PM, in the west, it's the 3rd quarter at 8:00. In the NFL games start at 10:00, then 1:00 or 1:25, then the Primetime, again at around 5:00. The infamous "Heidi" game was not a problem in the west; regular programming isn't affected. A game kicking off at 9:00 am in the west is ridiculous, but a noon game in the east is just fine.

It seems that Fox is also primed to make Oregon/PSU a Big Noon game. I feel bad for the visiting West Coast folks who will be forced to tailgate with their body clock at 6:00-7:00 AM.

I hope the Wake in Columbus is an Irish Wake . Ohio State fans in mourning after FOX likely dooms biggest games to noon kickoffs SATURDAYBLITZ.COM Ohio State fans have seen this story before—and they’re not any happier about it the second (or third) time around. Once again, the Buckeyes are heading into a Buddy, Big Noon may bring in a large number of viewers, but the number pales against ESPN/ABC prime time games.

A sold out and raucous crowd at Mathew Knight Arena was treated to another Sabrina Ionescu shooting clinic last night as the New York Liberty played an exhibition game against a good scrappy team from Japan. After hitting six three pointers many coming from typical Sabrina range, Ionescu and the Defending WNBA champions won against the Toyota Antelopes 84-61. Nyara Sabally also got in on the act with seven points and six rebounds. New York Liberty down Toyota Antelopes in Eugene: Highlights, score

Spot On. There is NO WAY ESPN/ABC would have carried this game other than 3:30 or 7:30 PM Eastern. Playing this game at 9 AM Pacific means at least 2 to 3 million fewer viewers. Fox learned nothing from last season's numbers, when it was punched in the face by Disney/ABC/ESPN. I certainly understand and respect personal preferences regarding game times. For Moi, a KO at Noon means I can watch the entire game without having to take a nap. However, CFB is a big business, and the conference needs partners to help make it as B1G as possible. Greg Sankey never fails to leverage the SEC product. In fiscal 2025, the SEC will close in on the $88 million less in revenue than the B1G received in fiscal 2024, by having ESPN pay as much as $80 million for the conference to play a ninth regular-season game. Brutal schedules for the SEC's top teams in 2024 (sans Texas) cost the conference a playoff spot, but will generate far more dollars than having one more PO team. Greg played the long game and scored. I like B1G commish Tony Petitti, but his coming from a broadcast/media background did not help with game times. Ohio State was not happy about its seven Big Noon games in 2024. The most anticipated out-of-conference game in years, kicking off at Noon in Columbus, is not making Buckeyes coaches and fans happy. Last season, Penn State wanted the advantage of a White Out game when Ohio State visited. Didn't happen. The White Out game came against UW. Even though a Big Noon KO means the Ducks will be playing ball at 9 AM body clock time, I'm certain PSU would prefer a 7:30 PM local KO and a White Out. HORNS DOWN! I see 0-2 against the Dawgs in 2024 being at least 0-3 and perhaps 0-4 before the end of this season. James Franklin gets big game record roasted, but how many championship and playoff games has Sark won on the road and neutral sites? One? When Texas escaped with the W over double-digit dog ASU in double OT in the 2025 Peach Bowl. (Because the refs swallowed a targeting whistle. ) And 12-seed Clemson gave Texas all it could handle last season in Austin. Go Ducks! Go Dawgs! (Except when it comes to xxxxxxx recruiting )

Five-Star Tight End Recruit Kendre Harrison Reaffirms Commitment To Oregon Ducks The Oregon Ducks received some big news on the recruiting front over this past weekend when their crown jewel of the 2026 recruiting class, five-star tight end Kendre Harrison, shutdown his recruitment after visiting with the program. Five-Star Tight End Recruit Kendre Harrison Reaffirms Commitment To Oregon Ducks WWW.SI.COM The crown jewel of the Oregon Ducks' 2026 recruiting class, five-star tight end Kendre Harrison, gave the program a big sigh of relief after visiting Eugene thi

It could hurt their shot at the College World Series? RIGHT.

Also heard they have a new class on how to deflate footballs properly without getting caught. The only class Brady needs to get his masters in deflating gates.

Words can't describe what those Huskies have done. Maybe we should petition the Big Ten to kick them out of the conference. They can join two other thiefs, Bevis and the Cougars. Washington Accused Of Killing Stadium Lights To Salvage CWS BROBIBLE.COM The Washington Huskies baseball program is teetering on the edge of the College World Series bubble as we near the postseason...

FYI, Deja Kelly again a free agent Las Vegas Aces Roster Update: Oregon Ducks' Deja Kelly Waived WWW.SI.COM Making the WNBA is one of the toughest leagues to make, just based on the fact that there is such limited roster space. There are only 156 spots across the 13 f

This--exactly!!!

These two ducks have the physical tools necessary to create havoc for Oregon. Oregon Ducks Defensive Line Prediction: Bear Alexander, A'Mauri Washington WWW.SI.COM The Oregon Ducks defensive line in 2024 was full of physicality and tenacity. With former Oregon Ducks defensive linemen Jordan Burch and Derrick Harmon now in Plus Breland and Green will relieve them to keep everyone fresh.

Bluey is the best kid’s show on TV. I am probably going to watch that with my daughter instead of some 9am kickoff game that doesn’t involve the Ducks. But I know that I’m the only adult with that opinion.

Oregon got its first 2026 commitment since February with 5-star EDGE Richard Wesley picking the Ducks over Ohio State and others.

I will drag my tail out of bed and rush through the hygienic routine to catch the game but I'd really prefer a 3:00 kick (6:00 Eastern). If it was anybody other than Ohio State I'd be rooting for Texas's opponent but I really detest OSU. So Hook Um Horns.

You have the right to your opinion. Right now with two toddlers I have enjoyed the 7pm start time games because both kids are in bed and I get to watch the game uninterrupted... Or mostly uninterrupted. But I also know that I'm in the minority for that opinion. Granted I don't mind a 9am game in truth. I'm usually up by then anyways because of the children. However, my eldest doesn't like anyone watching anything on the TV that isn't Bluey or Dino Train these days.

I personally love the 9 AM games. I have been watching them since I was a kid. It is the later games that I really don't care to watch, and will not watch games that start at 7 pm or later. For me College football was Saturday morning and afternoon. I do realize that puts me in a small minority.

Commissioner Tony cannot be happy about this. Fox Sports Under Fire for Decision on Texas-Ohio State SPORTS.YAHOO.COM Following the Ohio State Buckeyes’ historic run through the College Football Playoff—where they defeated Tennessee, Oregon, Texas, and Notre Dame en route to their first national title since the 2014...

He also is doing it in complete silence compared to Riley @ Trojan U. They're both annoying but at least Husky fans care whether their team wins or not.

7 of the top 8 seeds were from the SEC. If all 7 win their regionals, 7 of 8 superregionals will be at SEC sites. Is the SEC really that much better than everyone else? Why am I so skeptical?