As spring football ramps up throughout the month of March, questions loom as many programs have opted out of playing a spring game in front of fans.
Currently, 19 Power 4 programs have canceled their spring games this year. Some schools have opted instead for a spring showcase or an alumni game. What's behind this trend? Has the portal played a part? Did the number of games played last season with the new College Football Playoff format make coaches question putting on the event?
College football reporters Heather Dinich, Kyle Bonagura and Max Olson give us insight on what coaches are saying about spring games and why these changes are being made.