Coach James Franklin of Penn State emphasized the importance of competition uniformity across college football, advocating that all teams should play in conferences and have consistent scheduling. He stated, "I think everybody should be in a conference. I think everybody should play a conference championship game, or nobody should play a conference championship game. I think everybody should play the same number of conference games." His remarks highlight a growing emphasis on standardization amidst major playoff aspirations.
Franklin's comments came while discussing the upcoming College Football Playoff semifinal against Notre Dame, which has been a long-time independent. He acknowledged the unique status of Notre Dame but underscored his belief that their independence creates discrepancies in competitive parity. He remarked, "This is no knock at [Freeman] or Notre Dame, but I think everybody should be in a conference," suggesting that the playoff system would benefit from more uniform rules.
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