The loser in this evolution is the game that makes the college, and NFL, possible: high schools. Those Friday Night Lights aren't gone, but they are forever dimmed.
For years, coaches and administrators fought to leave Friday nights for high school football. But with the growing population and interest in the sport, high schools have had to schedule games on other days.
This week, the University of Oklahoma shifted its season opener to a Friday, while the NFL announced a game in Brazil on a Friday. These changes come alongside more games played on non-traditional days like Christmas.
The wealthy continue to benefit from these scheduling changes, despite the impact on traditional high school football nights. The focus has shifted towards higher-level football games, affecting the original priority for Friday nights to belong to high school kids.
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