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College Football Playoff Expansion Dims Bowl Game Appeal

12/29/2025

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The College Football Playoff's expansion to 12 teams accelerates the decline of bowl games.
Notre Dame and nine other programs skipped bowl games, drawing criticism and signaling bowls' diminishing relevance.
The playoff focus on high-stakes games leaves bowls as consolation prizes.
Bowls struggle to attract attention, according to Jim Delany, former Big Ten commissioner.

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Story summary

The College Football Playoff's expansion to 12 teams accelerates the decline of bowl games.
Notre Dame and nine other programs skipped bowl games, drawing criticism and signaling bowls' diminishing relevance.
The playoff focus on high-stakes games leaves bowls as consolation prizes.
Bowls struggle to attract attention, according to Jim Delany, former Big Ten commissioner.