Major college football may cease to be part of the NCAA at some point.
According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, the idea was announced in his recent Zoom meeting between his 11 college presidents and presidents who make up the governing board of the college football playoffs. reportedly discussed. According to the report, the group held a phone call to review how college football is administered and to discuss the possibility of the sport being overseen outside the NCAA.
A source told ESPN that the "most logical" replacement would be CFP. This was also discussed on the phone.
Nevertheless, negotiations were in the early stages, with no "imminent" changes, and discussions focused on removing college football from the NCAA continued for about five minutes. was also clear.
Still, Conversation was the first of a group with the ability to carry out such a plan. seems to be the highest. Among the groups that make up the CFP board are the presidents of ten major conferences and the Reverend John Jenkins of the University of Notre Dame.
Members of the College Football Playoff Administrative Committee meet more regularly and are made up of 10 meeting commissioners and Notre Dame Athletic Director Jack Swabrick, according to the report.
According to ESPN, what was discussed over the phone was a potential look at a future college football playoff model after his current contract expires following the 2025 season.
