Regardless of how the media deal shakes out today, one thing we have to keep in mind is that the college football playoff is only going to get bigger. There are already discussions about expanding it from 12 to 16 or 24 teams. I don't think it'll stop there either. I eventually foresee a 32 team playoff format.
With only 12 teams qualifying for the playoff, a lot of blueblood programs are going to be left out. Media executives aren't going to like it if 9-3 teams like USC, Oklahoma, Auburn, Penn State, etc. aren't part of the playoff.
Given that, it reaffirms why I'm OK with WSU staying out West in a glorified MWC as opposed to chasing dollars in the B12 or a mish-mash of teams from the soon to be reshuffled ACC. If we can settle into a West coast conference where the top-2 teams qualify for the playoff, I'd be completely fine with it. A late season game vs. Oregon State, Hawaii, SDSU, AIr Force, or Boise State with a playoff bid on the line would be exciting for our fans.
With only 12 teams qualifying for the playoff, a lot of blueblood programs are going to be left out. Media executives aren't going to like it if 9-3 teams like USC, Oklahoma, Auburn, Penn State, etc. aren't part of the playoff.
Given that, it reaffirms why I'm OK with WSU staying out West in a glorified MWC as opposed to chasing dollars in the B12 or a mish-mash of teams from the soon to be reshuffled ACC. If we can settle into a West coast conference where the top-2 teams qualify for the playoff, I'd be completely fine with it. A late season game vs. Oregon State, Hawaii, SDSU, AIr Force, or Boise State with a playoff bid on the line would be exciting for our fans.