CFP Delivered Fireworks, Not Field Goals
Tulane and JMU didn’t just sneak into the playoff — they got their doors blown off in their matchups. We’re talking:
- Defenses that allowed 40+ points
- Explosive and breathtaking offensive plays by their opponents
- 70 yard bombs are better than sound gap discipline
- More touchdowns providing more meltdowns
Earleir games like Alabama vs. Oklahoma and Miami vs. Texas A&M turned into defensive slugfests…snoozers that looked more like wrestling matches than football.
Sure, defense wins championships — but let’s be honest — offense wins ratings. America loved those G5 beatdowns.
Look, nobody expected Tulane or JMU to win — not even Tulane and JMU. They understood the assignment. Go out there and score once in a while. Die loudly and leave behind a flaming beautiful carcass.
PAWG’s Memo Was the Blueprint for the Future
A recently surfaced memo from the CFP PAWG proved this was not just luck. It was a strategic shift and we are so much better for it. Thanks Libs.
Key Takeaways from the Memo:
- “Select at least one Group of 5 champion, regardless of strength of schedule.”
- “Focus on underdog and non-traditional programs.”
- “Everyone gets to eat.”
- ESPN and Herbstreit are our overlords.
This wasn’t just lip service. It was an intentional effort to expand access. They wanted to break up the blue-blood monopoly. The goal was to give fans what they crave: unpredictable, high-scoring football.
Offense Is Sexy — And the Nation Wants More of It
Let’s not sugarcoat it:
- Oregon and Ole Miss made the playoff for one reason: they light up the scoreboard.
- The “long ball” still rules.
- College football is an entertainment product, and the committee clearly understands that.
Girls dig the long ball. Guys do, too. Tulane and JMU had over 80+ combined points scored on them. The nation was watching — not flipping channels.
“It is not the size of the dog in the fight, but the size of the dog in the fight.” – CFB Playoff Selection Committee: The PAWG Memo, Nov. 2025
The message is clear:
👉 Access matters.
👉 Underdogs belong.
👉 Offense rules.
So hats off to the Selection Committee and the vision outlined by PAWG. They gave us not just a fair playoff — they gave us a thrilling one.
The next time you see a team from the American Athletic or Sun Belt in the bracket? Don’t complain. Just grab your popcorn.
What did you think of the Tulane and JMU games?
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