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Boise State's Historic Win Sparks College Football Playoff Controversy


Published on 2024-12-08 01:05:33 - MSN
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  • Boise State made history on Friday, beating UNLV in the Mountain West Championship to earn the program's first-ever trip to the College Football Playoff -- and likely a first-round bye to go with it.

The article discusses the controversy surrounding Boise State's historic win over UNLV in the Mountain West Conference Championship game, which has sparked debate over the College Football Playoff (CFP) selection process. Boise State's victory not only secured their conference title but also highlighted the ongoing discussion about the fairness and criteria of the CFP, particularly concerning teams from non-Power Five conferences. Despite their impressive record and the win, Boise State's chances of making the playoffs are slim due to the CFP committee's preference for teams from major conferences. This situation has reignited calls for a more inclusive playoff system that would give Group of Five teams a better opportunity to compete for the national championship, pointing out the perceived biases in the current selection methodology.

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