The problem is the conferences. The SEC and Big Ten have become too big. The only way for them maintain peace among the ranks it get more playoff spots. It is the only way to protect coaches for their crazy fanbases more specifically the SEC. Big Ten fans are crazy but self aware.
They are absolutely going beat each other up because TV isn’t going to let their brands not play each other. Unfortunately for UK the brands need a break. UK won’t be able to avoid having to play 3-4 games against UT, Georgia, Texas, Florida, Texas A&M, LSU or Alabama. Then UK gets teams that are on a level playing field with them Missouri, Miss St, Arkansas, South Carolina or even Vandy. Then let’s say they thread the needle on the cusp of the playoff then they have to play Louisville. It is brutal.
UK is no slouch but man there is zero hope for playoffs. And if there is it will be quickly extinguished like this year.
