College football must avoid NFL and run CFP like billion-dollar business

The College Football Playoff (CFP) schedule has been criticized for inefficiency compared to the NFL's postseason. Recent decisions by college football leaders included moving a playoff game to avoid clashing with an NFL game, highlighting scheduling challenges. The current CFP format involves 11 games over 39 days, while the NFL conducts 13 playoff games in 30 days, culminating in the Super Bowl. Critics argue for a fixed CFP schedule that ends with the championship on New Year's Day to provide consistency and maximize viewership without competing with the NFL. This proposed schedule would begin the playoffs after conference championship games, streamlining the postseason and aligning it with the academic calendar. Notably, SEC commissioner Greg Sankey and Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti are called upon to lead these changes to enhance the sport's financial sustainability and predictability.