College Football Playoffs and Bowl Games:

• Surprise eliminations: Oregon and Georgia are out of contention.
• Discussion on whether conference championship timing puts some teams at a disadvantage.
• Notable controversies in games:
  • A blocked field goal that bounced through the uprights caused confusion due to obscure rule interpretations.

Evolving College Football Landscape:

• Increasing corporatization and professionalization of college football:
  • Billionaires and private equity entering the scene to "buy" controlling stakes in programs.
  • Predictions of a future Super League composed of the most profitable programs.
• NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) payments changing team dynamics:
  • Some players are earning significantly more than position coaches.
  • Concerns over the leverage coaches have lost due to player mobility and financial power.

Transfer Portal and Recruitment Trends:

• Transfer Portal Impact:

  • More players are leveraging the portal to move between programs, creating a "free agency" feel.
  • The rise of fifth-year eligibility adds another layer of complexity.
  • High school recruiting is increasingly overshadowed by portal transfers.

• Local Impacts on Missouri Schools:

  • Programs like Truman State, SEMO, and Lindenwood are benefiting from players who traditionally would have joined larger programs.
  • These schools are producing better football, with players often transferring up to bigger programs after proving themselves.

Challenges in College Football:

• The struggle to identify players who genuinely love the game versus those chasing short-term success or financial incentives.
• The "professionalization" of players creates issues for coaching, particularly in managing discipline and team culture.

Predictions for the Future:

• A possible realignment of conferences into regional leagues or a 70-team Super League.
• Continued growth of the transfer portal and its impact on high school recruiting.
• Potential decline of non-revenue sports as football programs take a larger share of athletic budgets.

Takeaways:

• Fans need to adjust expectations as college football becomes more dynamic and business-oriented.
• Local programs are becoming a hidden gem for high-quality football in Missouri.
• The game is evolving rapidly, and both players and coaches must adapt to the new environment.

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