Playoffs in College Football

Three of college football’s divisions are in the midst of their playoffs this week, while the FBS wraps up their regular season.  I keep my eyes on these playoff games, but I must admit that my focus is on the special rivalry games that are played all day Friday and Saturday.  Saying I am focused is probably not the right word to use because with a remote firmly grasped in my hand, I am scanning channel after channel as I look for continual action.

I have always been a proponent of playoffs to decide championships, and in giving everyone a chance, but I must admit that the FCS might have the best idea of all.  Having your regular season be like a yearlong playoff elimination has added an extra element of excitement to the game.  In the FBS, and Divisions II and III, the playoff games aren’t very exciting until at least the third round - or when you are down to 8 teams.

On Saturday I will be looking at scores from the lower divisions, but my main interest will be in watching who will be eliminated and who will be moving on to the next round in the FBS.  Oh – and as an added bonus, there will be a lot of hardware up for grabs in some of these great rivalries!