Introduction: Hello, I am here today to tell you why the NCAA division 1 football should
change from the traditional bowl game style to a playoff style much like NCAA basketball
handles it. (BCS series of bowl games determined by conference) (Basketball bracket style
that as you win, you advance.
Opener- The history of the college football bowls games started back in 1902 between
Michigan and Stanford and since of 1998 has developed a Bowl Championship Series
(BCS) to develop a champion and top teams, this was because before 1998 it was hard to
find a true champion.
Thesis- However during these past couple years people have found flaws in the BCS style
and people believe a playoff system would increase profit, fairness, and an increase in the
spirit of competition throughout the entire Division 1 football program.
. Main Point 1: Increase in Profits
A. Subpoint A: With an increase of teams playing in the playoff system it allows for more
conferences to participate which increases revenue among different colleges giving them
more support for their athletic programs. Travis Waldron of thinkprogressive.org states that
in 2009 the BCS generated 261 millions dollars,” as that’s not enough money alone, a
playoff system is projected to make even more money.
B. Subpoint B: In an article written by the Bleacher Report it was stated that, “Since TV
money obviously drives decision-making in college football,” you can see that a playoff
system would bring revenue and profit towards both the television stations and college
campuses. Due to more college football games being aired on TV. It also creates profits for
