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Matt Drinkall

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Central Michigan head coach

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Coaches

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2 (Oct 20, 2026 to Oct 20, 2026)

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Playoff & bowls (2) Structure: super league & divisions (2) Pay, NIL & revenue sharing (1) Governance & legislation (1)

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Matt Drinkall, Central Michigan head coach · Oct 20, 2026 · 12-team/revenue-sharing (2024-26) · permalink

“They're going to wring this sport out for every cent they can, as long as they can, and prostitute the sport for financial gain until people stop caring.”

In an 11-minute answer, said every change since COVID (realignment, eligibility, player pay, transfers and now a 24-team playoff) has been reactive and money-driven, and predicted it will split Power Four football off into its own league.

Source: By The Belt: Matt Drinkall delivers passionate statements on proposed 24-team College Football Playoff

Playoff & bowls Pay, NIL & revenue sharing Governance & legislation Structure: super league & divisions

Matt Drinkall, Central Michigan head coach · Oct 20, 2026 · 12-team/revenue-sharing (2024-26) · permalink

“If they move to this, it will separate Power Four football into its own separate thing of Division I football. I mean, whether you call everybody FBS or not, you can call them whatever you want. It's going to separate that group into a completely different league.”

Warned that a 24-team playoff with one Group of Six bid will permanently separate Power Four football from the rest of Division I.

Source: By The Belt: Matt Drinkall delivers passionate statements on proposed 24-team College Football Playoff

Playoff & bowls Structure: super league & divisions