### Assessing Potential College Football Playoff Changes: Implications for Nebraska

This week on I-80 LIVE, hosts Jack Mitchell and Josh Peterson delved into the proposed changes to the College Football Playoff system, examining their potential impact on Nebraska and their overall enjoyment of the sport. With new formats, such as the 5-11 model and the 4-4-2-2-1-3 model, stirring up debate, the duo attempted to dissect what these changes could mean for the Cornhuskers.

Josh Peterson noted a shift in his perspective, stating that he no longer despises the 4-4-2-2-1-3 plan as much as he did previously. Jack Mitchell echoed this sentiment, acknowledging that after discussing the issues, he doesn’t harbor the same level of disdain for the plan. While both hosts still have concerns about certain aspects, such as the quotas, they believe the overall enjoyment of the season will remain largely unaffected.

Mitchell expressed fatigue over the numerous changes in college football, likening the continual news about reforms and finances to political news, which he deals with daily in his job. He emphasized a desire to detach from the constant updates and focus on simply enjoying the game. Peterson agreed, mentioning the overwhelming amount of information he processes regarding the proposed plans.

The conversation shifted to the impact of these changes on Nebraska specifically. Mitchell pointed out that until such changes have a significant negative effect, he prefers to remain relatively unconcerned. This view was shared by a subscriber named Matt, who suggested that while the changes could eventually degrade the sport, other issues such as unlimited transfers were more troubling to him.

Reflecting on their love for college football, both hosts emphasized their passion for the game's culture, atmosphere, and potential for upsets. They believe these elements would largely remain intact under the proposed playoff formats. Mitchell highlighted that the possibility of Nebraska being in a competitive position throughout the season adds to the excitement.

Peterson provided a concrete example, noting that if Nebraska had beaten Illinois and Iowa the previous year, they would have been in contention for the playoffs under the new format. This realization underscored the fine margins that can determine a team’s fate and the increased stakes for each game.

Ultimately, while some concerns remain about the proposed changes to the College Football Playoff, Peterson and Mitchell believe the essence of the sport they love is likely to endure. For now, they choose to focus on enjoying the upcoming season and hope that Nebraska can leverage these changes to their advantage.