US EditionBig 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark Doubles Down on 5+11 CFP Format
UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark cited the conference's 16 teams, multiple bowl appearances, and nine returning quarterbacks with over 2,400 passing yards as signs of deep competitiveness.
- On Tuesday, during the opening session at the Big 12 Football Media Days held at The Star in Frisco, commissioner Brett Yormark emphasized his continued backing of the conference’s preferred College Football Playoff expansion plan that features five automatic bids plus eleven additional teams.
- This model, put forward by the Big 12 and ACC, grants automatic playoff spots to the top five conference champions based on rankings, along with 11 additional teams selected at-large, forming a 16-team tournament field.
- Yormark emphasized the Big 12's competitive balance, noting nine returning starting quarterbacks who threw over 2,400 yards and four teams finishing 7-2 in conference play last season.
- He described the 5+11 format as fair and emphasized the importance of earning playoff spots through on-field performance. He also expressed strong belief that the conference will reach an appropriate playoff structure and that the 5+11 model will ultimately be adopted.
- Yormark anticipates that the Big 12 will have several teams qualify for the College Football Playoff this year while maintaining the sport’s distinct collegiate character, separate from professional leagues.
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