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Wake Forest Coach Calls for Fair Playoff System

2/24/2025

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Wake Forest coach Jake Dickert passionately addresses the stark inequalities in college football, spotlighting the SEC and Big Ten's overwhelming power over the ACC and Big 12. He firmly believes in a merit-based playoff selection, rejecting guaranteed spots tied to conference affiliation. As conversations about playoff expansion heat up, the goal is a more equitable system by 2026.

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Story summary

Wake Forest coach Jake Dickert passionately addresses the stark inequalities in college football, spotlighting the SEC and Big Ten's overwhelming power over the ACC and Big 12. He firmly believes in a merit-based playoff selection, rejecting guaranteed spots tied to conference affiliation. As conversations about playoff expansion heat up, the goal is a more equitable system by 2026.