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Bye-Bye, BCS: College Football to Get 4-Team Playoff

Switch will begin in 2014

By John Johnson,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 26, 2012 6:05 PM CDT

(Newser) – It wasn't just a dream for BCS haters: College football today formally decided to ditch the much-reviled system of picking a champion and switch to a four-team playoff, reports ESPN. The move takes effect in 2014. Though some details remain to be worked out, the AP says a committee will pick four teams to play in two semifinal games, and the winners will play for the championship.

The BCS Championship Trophy.
The BCS Championship Trophy.   (AP Photo/Rob Carr, File)
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COMMENTS
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gomer99
Jun 27, 2012 11:47 AM CDT
In a world full of news...........this fails to twitch my give-a-shit meter.
Doug_Masters
Jun 27, 2012 8:28 AM CDT
...... Well, the ball is rolling at least. 
paul123
Jun 26, 2012 11:56 PM CDT
Move it to top 8, and it will be perfect!

 
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