The Committee’s decision to expand the playoff deserves recognition, but is it a coincidence that all of the usual suspects with traditional power reputations are given host positions for their respective games? Notre Dame, Penn State, Texas and Ohio State each enjoyed a significant advantage. In most instances it might not make any difference as to where the game would be played, however in the case of University Park, PA., I cannot recall a sporting event where the host school received a more favorable advantage over the visiting school.
Anyone who is familiar with both Dallas Texas and University Park, Pennsylvania appreciates the variance in climate between the two locations. The PSU crowd was most impressive and it’s a credit to the school to provide that much support; just think it was too much advantage for one school to enjoy over another.