USA TODAY Sports’ Paul Myerberg previews the two upcoming College Football Playoff matchups and explains why Oklahoma was awarded the final spot. USA TODAY Sports
There were some tense moments, yes, and some anxiety. Then, when the field was announced, there was relief. Or frustration. Or some mixture of both.
Big 12 commissioner Bob Bowlsby was glad to see his league’s champion included in the College Football Playoff. Big Ten commissioner Jim Delany was unhappy to see his champion outside the four-team bracket – again.
As the fifth edition of the Playoff nears kickoff, the conversation about whether and when it will expand continues to heat up.