(12-03-2017 06:21 PM)Nerdlinger Wrote:  Since the powers that be are likely anticipating a P4 scenario, it's unlikely they'd support an 8-team CFP. However, if it remains a P5, then you might see an 8-team CFP in the 2026-27 season.

I expect the New Year's Six would become the New Year's Eight, with perhaps the Citrus and Alamo Bowls joining the club. I also expect all P5 conferences to secure NY8 autobids for at least their #1 and #2 teams. Maybe something like this?

Rose (Pasadena, CA): Big Ten #1 vs. Pac-12 #1
Sugar (New Orleans, LA): Big 12 #1 vs. SEC #1
Cotton (Arlington, TX): Big 12 #2 vs. Pac-12 #2
Orange (Miami Gardens, FL): ACC #1 vs. #1 among (Big Ten #2, SEC #2, and ND)
Peach (Atlanta, GA): ACC #2 vs. #2 among (Big Ten #2, SEC #2, and ND)
Citrus (Orlando, FL): Big Ten #2/3 vs. SEC #2/3 (depends on who goes to the Orange and Peach)
Fiesta (Glendale, AZ): At-Large* vs. At-Large*
Alamo (San Antonio, TX): At-Large* vs. At-Large*

* at least one of the At-Large teams must be from the G5

You may be right about an NY8 but I doubt the Alamo Bowl or Citrus Bowl will be in the rotation.

Alamo out because it's played in the Alamodome and not an NFL stadium.

Citrus out because its such a cash cow for the B1G.