The college football playoff debate is a hot topic of discussion, concerning college football in the United States, among fans, journalist conference representatives, government officials, university administrators, coaches, and players concerning whether or not the current postseason format of the Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) should be changed or modified. Playoff proponents argue that a bracket-style playoff championship should replace the current Bowl Championship Series, while others advocate for a Plus-one format, which would create a single national championship game with participants selected after the conclusion of the traditional bowl season. This debate has been ongoing since at least 1971.
The BCS system was established prior to the 1998 NCAA Division I-A football season to select two participants to compete for college football's FBS division (formerly division I-A) national championship. There have been numerous controversies about the teams that should play for the college football national championship.
Several polls have shown significant support among college football fans for a playoff to replace the BCS.
In 2012, the Commissioners of the BCS announced that a four team College Football Playoff would replace the BCS following the 2014 football season.
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