Jett Bush, Drew Kelson on the best and worst parts of the College Football Playoff
Former Longhorns Jett Bush and Drew Kelson explain the highs and lows of the new era.
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The video features a discussion between former Texas Longhorn players Texas Homer, Drew Kelson, and Jett Bush about the evolution of college football playoffs and bowl games across different eras.
Drew Kelson shares his experience playing during the BCS era, where bowl games were the ultimate season highlight unless a team reached the national championship. He emphasizes the significance of perception and rankings in that era, explaining how teams had to not only win but win impressively to be considered for the top spots. Bowl gifts and limited financial benefits during bowl games were also discussed.
Jett Bush provides perspective from the four-team playoff era, highlighting how losing one game didn’t end championship hopes and how the playoff system created more opportunity and excitement compared to the BCS. He also discusses the diminished importance of non-playoff bowl games, which became more about marketing and less about competition. The conversation then shifts to the recently expanded 12-team playoff system, which neither Drew nor Jett experienced but have opinions about.
Both express cautious support for the expansion, with Jett advocating for even more inclusion (24 teams) to give smaller programs a fair shot and boost exposure. They acknowledge the influence of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) deals on the competitiveness and unpredictability of college football today. The video concludes with a brief discussion on player safety and compensation, with a consensus that players prioritize playing and competing over concerns about injury or pay incentives for playoff games.
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Overall, the dialogue reflects on how college football’s postseason has changed, balancing tradition, opportunity, and commercial interests.
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