CFP Rewrites Strength of Schedule

The College Football Playoff is shaking up how it measures strength of schedule, sparking debate over whether teams deserve more credit for beating tough opponents—and possibly pushing for a nine-game conference season. Coaches question if the current system fairly rewards competitive paths, arguing stats alone can’t capture context like team health or momentum. Enter “record strength,” a new metric launching in 2025 to reward wins over strong foes and downplay wins against weak competition. The goal? A playoff bracket that truly reflects on-field grit, blending analytics with the human nuance that makes college football unforgettable.

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