Proposed 24-team playoff format threatens future scheduling for North Dakota State

Potential expansion of the College Football Playoff to a 24-team field is under discussion by officials including SEC commissioner Greg Sankey. This proposal includes a requirement for Power Four conferences to play 10 qualifying events against each other, which could limit future scheduling opportunities for Group of Six programs like North Dakota State. Currently, the Bison face limited exposure to Power Four opponents and have no such matchups on their schedule for next year. While the College Football Playoff maintains a December 1 deadline to finalize changes for the upcoming season, the impact on non-power conference teams remains uncertain. Some experts suggest Group of Six teams might be exempt from these new standards, though internal discussions regarding the final structure are ongoing.

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