SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 | composed by STEVE ULRICH
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1. Could A New Entity Oversee/Finance The FCS Playoffs? Commissioners To Hear New Model Pitch This Week

“The Collegiate Commissioners Association meets this week in Chicago, a gathering that typically combines education, information sharing, and numerous pitches. Among the proposals circulating this year, multiple sources confirmed to HERO Sports is that commissioners will be presented with a model that could shift the FCS playoffs under a new umbrella more closely resembling the College Football Playoff (CFP).

An entity with strong financial backing would take ownership of the FCS playoffs. Sources indicate the presentation is coming from a group familiar with and has strong ties within the college athletics landscape.

The group would manage the FCS playoffs much like the FBS’ CFP. The CFP already operates as an independent postseason tournament outside the NCAA umbrella called CFP Administration, LLC, a company owned by all FBS conferences and Notre Dame. They fund and manage the playoff structure, distribute revenue, and leverage sponsorship, media, concessions, and other assets to maximize value.”

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