JMU Reaches the CFP!

[Million$Mullet]

Happy for the sunbelt getting a team in the playoffs. I know in the long run, it helps the Cajuns. Although, IMHO, no way should JM be in there ahead of Notre Dame. Not sure if they could win even three games on their schedule.

Someone explain to me how JM got in over N D, BYU, Vandy, to name a few
I know the NCAA and College football is a joke , but does not make sense ???

Because they were the 5th highest ranked conference champion. How do so many people not understand that they didn’t steal an at large bid? They stole the ACC champ bid. The teams you named are either independent or not conference champions.

[Turbine]

Someone explain to me how JM got in over N D, BYU, Vandy, to name a few

Self marketing.

Practice with and knowing how, to sell your product to those outside your circle.

[Duggie35]

Because they were the 5th highest ranked conference champion. How do so many people not understand that they didn’t steal an at large bid? They stole the ACC champ bid. The teams you named are either independent or not conference champions.

Exactly! They earned the spot, it was not given to them. Those left out did not win a conference championship and put their fate in the hands of the selection committee. Never a good spot to be in!

[ZoomZoom]

Happy for the sunbelt getting a team in the playoffs. I know in the long run, it helps the Cajuns. Although, IMHO, no way should JM be in there ahead of Notre Dame. Not sure if they could win even three games on their schedule.

Someone explain to me how JM got in over N D, BYU, Vandy, to name a few
I know the NCAA and College football is a joke , but does not make sense ???

Greedy pigs had to leave a spot for the little guys to avoid government intervention. ACC has been sliding downward (remember FSU got jacked a few years ago out the BCS) and it finally caught up to the league. SBC took a spot intended for them by design.

Better enjoy it SBC, this won’t be happening again, 2 G7 teams in.

[MarlinMan3]

The private schools are NON Select

[Turbine]

Because they were the 5th highest ranked conference champion. How do so many people not understand that they didn’t steal an at large bid?

Not complicated.

Just shows haw hard it is to change someone's mind when they are faced with cold hard facts that upend previously held beliefs.

[UL_Cajuns]

https://collegefootballplayoff.com/n...at-update.aspx

The College Football Playoff (CFP) and ESPN announced today that both parties have mutually agreed to extend the deadline for finalizing the future postseason format. The new deadline for completing the format and related structural decisions moves from December 1, 2025 to January 23, 2026.

The extension provides the CFP Management Committee with additional time to continue ongoing discussions regarding future playoff models, scheduling details, media considerations, and long-term strategy.

"We appreciate the continued partnership and collaboration with ESPN as we work through the important elements that will shape the future of the College Football Playoff," said Rich Clark, Executive Director of the CFP. "While no change to the current format is definite, this extension will allow the Management Committee additional time to evaluate the second year of the expanded playoff and ensure any potential modifications are carefully considered, fully vetted, and in the best interests of student-athletes, schools, and fans."

Very important that Tulane and JMU are competitive in their games and hopefully win one. I can guarantee you when they meet before Jan 26th, 2026 they will use it against the G5 teams in the CFP if they are not. It is almost like a setup.

[Duckster]

Self marketing.

Practice with and knowing how, to sell your product to those outside your circle.

Ah yes, another FCS move up quickly passes us by. At least JMU's efforts will throw a few bucks our way.

[cajun4life]

Sunbelt team in the CFP, just think whats possible if you get the right coaching staff!

It will take absolute chaos like a 7-5 team pulling off an upset for a SBC team to get it.

[MarlinMan3]

We still dont k ow what would have happened if JMU was not in the top 25.....

I dont think the debate should be is n.dame better than miami or not. The question should be how were they ranked in one place on dec 2, then moved by dec 7 without them or miami having played. Are they saying the dec2 ranking was wrong??