Report: Big Ten discussing expanding College Football Playoffs to 24 or 28 teams. Thoughts?
- I hate it. It's bad enough that 8-4 teams will make a 16-team playoff, but with 28? Just go 7-5 and you're in the mix. Not a fan of rewarding mediocrity, and making a mockery of the regular season (52%, 66 Votes)
- I'm thinking of this from the perspective of a Buff fan. The 9-3 Buffs would have made the playoffs last season, and probably would have hosted a playoff game at Folsom. Count me in! (36%, 45 Votes)
- I like it. Seven guaranteed bids for SEC/Big Ten; five for Big 12/ACC; two for G6 and two at large, it would be a fun December/January every year. An advantage for the Big Two, but not a huge one (12%, 15 Votes)
Start Date: August 16, 2025 @ 3:48 pm
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NCAA Committee on Infractions hits Michigan with penalties which could reach $30 million. Thoughts?
- The Wolverines avoided punitive penalties such as a postseason ban or the vacating of victories, including during the 2023 national championship season. CU had to vacate wins for much less ... figures (50%, 49 Votes)
- I like it. Hit schools with penalties which mean the most - financial penalties. Michigan has plenty of cash, to be sure, but fines which could reach $30 million are significant (32%, 31 Votes)
- I get a kick out of the three-game suspension for coach Sherrone Moore, who will miss games against Central Michigan, Western Michigan ... and Nebraska. Sitting out Michigan's easiest games? (18%, 18 Votes)
Start Date: August 15, 2025 @ 4:51 pm
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Kansas receives a $300 million donation for buildings and to pay players. Thoughts?
- Tough day to be a Buff. Coach Prime has helped make CU relevant, but unless CU gets some big time donations, the Buffs won't be competitive in the Big 12 ... in the very near future (39%, 51 Votes)
- Nice day to be a Jayhawk. Huge donations helped make Oklahoma State relevant years ago. We'll see what huge donations mean to Kansas and Texas Tech. Watch out, Big 12! (31%, 40 Votes)
- Here's hoping that the $300 million donor is more interested in basketball, and buys the basketball team a title, while not buying too many football players (30%, 39 Votes)
Start Date: August 14, 2025 @ 4:32 pm
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Big 12 to release player availability reports in conference games, starting this fall. Thoughts?
- This just reminds me of the time when Michigan refused to issue an injury report or a depth chart, and Dave Plati sent out a depth chart with cartoon characters as starters ... those were the days (54%, 57 Votes)
- We'll see how it plays out. There is still plenty of room for teams to manipulate their rosters. Gamesmanship will continue. I'll be interested to see which teams are the worst offenders (31%, 33 Votes)
- I like it. It wasn't all that long ago that schools would issue injury reports, and fans would have at least some idea of what was going on with their team (and their opponents). This is a good move (15%, 16 Votes)
Start Date: August 13, 2025 @ 4:37 pm
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Which Week One Big 12 underdog has the best chance at besting the oddsmakers?
- Colorado (+4.0) v. Georgia Tech. Yes, CU has to replace a great in the roster, but anyone paying attention to the returning quality knows that CU will be tough to beat at Folsom this year (78%, 115 Votes)
- Baylor (+2.5) v. Auburn. Baylor is supposed to be one of the best teams in the Big 12, while Auburn is in the lower half of the SEC. Too much credit given to the Tigers; not enough to the Bears (14%, 21 Votes)
- Cincinnati (+6.5) v. Nebraska (at Arrowhead Stadium). For the 25th consecutive year, Nebraska is overrated. I don't know if Cincinnati will win outright, but betting on Nebraska? No chance (8%, 11 Votes)
Start Date: August 12, 2025 @ 8:19 pm
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Stuart:
I like the question about SS’s negative coverage. Personally, I think the see-saw coverage is mostly about “stirring the pot” and/or getting clicks. SS is this year’s draft soap opera–a love/hate fest For one negative story there is a more positive one. Some stories are just hit jobs (anonymous NFL assistant/exec), others just cover every minutia of his life. Yesterday, Kiper has him still going early.
SS is an intriguing draftee warranting discussion, however the extensive overall coverage on every detail for one QB prospect seems over the top. NFL teams have their draft boards, needs, and evaluations and they make decisions based upon that. I’ll be glad when SS and TH are picked today and the focus will be on our team.
The Buffs need to wear the silver and gold that are the official school colors. Black jerseys are OK as the’ve been around for a long time, but out with the black helmets–and the white ones too. Gold helmets with silver pants, alternating with silver helmets and gold pants would be good. Nix on all black and all white!!
‘SkoBuffs!! Drub the Nubs.
Stuart, your polls are so thoughtful and on point. Appreciate you doing this and sharing it with your CUAtTheGame community.
Did Coach Hagan just let the cat out of the bag regarding Colorado’s starting QB?
Wouldn’t mind the Cheez-It Bowl at all, as I have connections at Kellogg’s (owns Cheez-it) who could get me tickets!! Is that Cheezy??? 🙂