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Power Teams Scrutinized as Playoff Hopes Dwindle

9/11/2025

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College football scheduling is under scrutiny, particularly regarding Power Four (P4) teams playing Group of Five (G5) opponents on the road.
P4 teams are currently 4-4 in road games against G5 teams, with notable losses from Stanford and Northwestern.
Athletic directors are revising schedules to improve playoff chances by enhancing strength of schedule.
The Big 12 faces concerns about playoff bids, with only a few teams like Iowa State and TCU viewed as contenders.
Week 2 featured upsets, such as Arizona State's loss to Mississippi State, complicating the Big 12's playoff outlook.

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Story summary

College football scheduling is under scrutiny, particularly regarding Power Four (P4) teams playing Group of Five (G5) opponents on the road.
P4 teams are currently 4-4 in road games against G5 teams, with notable losses from Stanford and Northwestern.
Athletic directors are revising schedules to improve playoff chances by enhancing strength of schedule.
The Big 12 faces concerns about playoff bids, with only a few teams like Iowa State and TCU viewed as contenders.
Week 2 featured upsets, such as Arizona State's loss to Mississippi State, complicating the Big 12's playoff outlook.