College Football Playoffs and Bowl Games

Mar. 6—*** Illinois football coach Bret Bielema talked to the media for about 20 minutes on Thursday at the Smith Center, covering a wide range of topics. It was at about the six-minute mark — give or take a few seconds — when my ears perked up. Regular readers of CWFS — and thank you — realize I am all for an expansion of the current 12-team College Football Playoff. Sounds like Bielema, who ...

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