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As Coaches Advocate for an Expanded Playoff, Will Non-Conference Schedules Get Tougher?

One of the thorniest issues in college football is scheduling, and you have questions…

From Dan: Nick Saban says better home schedules wound improve attendance. Big Ten coaches want an expanded playoff. If conference champs got auto bids, would teams schedule tougher in the non-conference games since only conference titles would matter?

Nebraska coach Scott Frost voiced his support for an eight-team playoff this week. Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh would like to go to eight and then to 16. (Ohio State fans may feel free to insert their own Big Ten East standings joke here.