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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
The Observer

Opinion


The Observer

‘Cha-Ching’ expands NFL and NCAA playoffs

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This Super Bowl weekend might have showcased the Seahawks or Lions against the Ravens or Chargers had the NFL included four wild card teams and eliminated the bye round. If the NCAA had enlarged its playoff pool, Alabama may still be the champion, but wouldn’t matching them against an undefeated University of Central Florida (UCF) have been a highlight of the collegiate playoff season?