RhodesVol
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Possibly but I don't see how going to 12 teams helps the SEC that much versus Pac12 and B1G. In the current 4 team playoff, SEC is likely to now have 2 teams every year.
Go to 12 teams and all of the Power 4 have at least a guaranteed spot as well as probably a team or two from the G5. It opens up more opportunities for the other leagues. In a way, it is stupid if Pac12 commissioner cancels it because it will hurt his league more than the SEC. Once he gets over his emotion, he should logically think about this.
The idiocy of the B1G and Pac12 is costing them. Ohio State was really pissed about not being able to play last year. Ohio State and Nebraska almost asked for a one-year admittance into the SEC. The Big12 commissioner didn't realize how much they pissed off OU and Texas and forced them out. These other leagues better be careful or they could face defections as well.
I guess my thought would be that with the 12 team playoff format as I understand it, you have the power 5 conference champions, which leaves 7 remaining spots. One is reserved for a G5 team. Then you've got the top four ranked teams remaining. If you've got 4-5 teams from the SEC in the top 10, then the chances of getting 3 teams in are very good.
I certainly see your perspective, though. If you get 2 of 4, then that's just as good or better than 3 of 12. Still, I could see a scenario where the SEC with Oklahoma and Texas could get 4 teams into a 12 team playoff.