Jon Sumrall labels college football calendar as asinine: 'That's absurd to me'

The College Football Playoff (CFP) has announced the schedule and locations for its quarterfinal and semifinal games for the 2026 and 2027 seasons. The 2026 national quarterfinals will begin with the Fiesta Bowl on December 30, followed by the Cotton Bowl, Peach Bowl, and Rose Bowl on January 1, 2027. Semifinal games will take place with the Orange Bowl on January 14 and the Sugar Bowl on January 15. The 2027 CFP National Championship Game is scheduled for January 25 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Florida's new head coach, Jon Sumrall, expressed dissatisfaction with the schedule, labeling it "asinine" and "absurd" during a press conference. Sumrall argued for moving the football season and Playoffs earlier to align more closely with the academic calendar, suggesting the season should conclude closer to early January. He noted the current scheduling does not fit well with academic priorities and highlighted