Recent discussions among Group of Five (G5) leaders have focused on the potential creation of a G5-only postseason playoff, which could be backed by private equity. The proposal, which has been revived after previous considerations failed to gain traction, is being spearheaded by former football coach Derek Dooley. The playoff champion would potentially receive a bid to the College Football Playoff (CFP) 12-team playoff. Concerns have been raised about the G5 separating from major conferences, with the current dissatisfaction partly spurred by revenue distribution issues within the existing CFP structure. Retiring AAC commissioner Mike Aresco expressed concerns about further separation from major conferences. The influence of the SEC and Big Ten has been noted as a tipping point for these discussions.
Group of 5 administrators have had preliminary discussions in recent months about a G5-only postseason playoff or even wide-scale G5 realignment with the involvement of private equity. @ChrisVannini shares what he's heard ⤵️ https://t.co/6HXTw1Dnhk https://t.co/7LgFjcAHrt
A group of five administrators has had preliminary discussions in recent months about a G5-only postseason playoff or even wide-scale G5 realignment with the involvement of private equity. @ChrisVannini shares what he's heard ⤵️ https://t.co/6HXTw1Dnhk https://t.co/kDL9TqQvcB
Sources: A Group of 5 playoff or G5 reorganization is being talked about among admins. Derek Dooley is pitching them on private equity. The SEC/Big Ten strong-arming the CFP was a tipping point. https://t.co/VMRd3VKJR4
Group of 5 of leaders are discussing a possible private-equity backed Playoff of their own, per @ChrisVannini. https://t.co/Axyb0H77kX
So the G5 rep emerges battered and bloody before it even gets a shot at likely the best or one of the best teams in the first round of the playoffs? This like going to Dayton before making it into the tournament. The current format is better, top 5 conference champions period. https://t.co/ZKg4VKLjyT
Former @Vol_Football coach Derek Dooley is trying to organize a Group of 5 playoff. Part of it is G5's dissatisfaction with @CFBPlayoff revenue distribution. https://t.co/kF3jB5vyVi
The Group of Five playoff “champion” would get the G5 bid to the CFP 12-team playoff, according to this article. If that’s the case, I would be much more open to something like this. Just don’t want the G5 to completely break away. https://t.co/tGigpSs32p
The Group of Five playoff “champion” would get the G5 bid to the CFP 12-team playoff, according to this article. If that’s the case, I would be much more open to something like this. Just don’t want the G5 to completely break away completely. https://t.co/tGigpSs32p
Some news from @dennisdoddcbs There's a Group of Five playoff proposal currently in the works backed by private equity, and it's being spearheaded by ... Derek Dooley. Yes, THAT Derek Dooley. https://t.co/65jgum9PUH
Read for info about a private equity-backed Group of Five playoff, stay for a Derek Dooley jump scare https://t.co/gRe8ZYJp6l
There is some buzz here at the @CFBPlayoff spring meetings about the idea of a Group of 5 postseason tournament. It was discussed years ago but never gained traction. Retiring AAC commish Mike Aresco said he was always concerned it would “separate us from the big guys.”