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Alabama Crimson Tide offensive lineman Landon Dickerson (69) celebrates with the CFP National Championship trophy after beating the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2021 College Football Playoff.

Exploring the Weaknesses of a 12-Team College Football Playoff

Though the latest College Football Playoff model seems to have captured overwhelming support from the industry’s brass, it does carry a few issues.

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NCAA president Mark Emmert speaks during a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing on “NCAA Athlete NIL (name, image, and likeness) Rights” on Capitol Hill on June 9, 2021 in Washington, DC. Congress hopes to pass legislation on NIL compensation at the federal level before it takes effect in several states across the country on July 1.

NCAA Hearing Presents Potential Solution for NIL's Biggest Hurdle

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