I was previously under the impression that the G5 school with the highest ranking in the College Football Playoff poll would be awarded one of the New Year's Day Bowls (e.g. Fiesta). After further review of the College Football Playoff website, it appears that the highest rated conference champion gains a spot in the major bowls...and the payday that comes with it. See excerpts below.
When not hosting semifinals, the Cotton, Fiesta and Peach Bowls will welcome displaced conference champions and the top-ranked champion from a non-contract conference
A conference will receive $4 million for each team that plays in a non-playoff bowl under the arrangement (in 2014-2015, the Cotton, Fiesta and Peach Bowls).
So if my understanding is correct, the team that wins this year's AAC championship is likely to play in either the Fiesta or Peach Bowl. I can't see an MWC or MAC champion being ranked higher than a Houston, Memphis, or Temple...or possibly even Navy. So, the AAC is currently poised for a NYD bowl. And Temple's path to the AAC championship game and a shot at a NYD Bowl appears fairly undaunting at this point.
Am I missing something?
When not hosting semifinals, the Cotton, Fiesta and Peach Bowls will welcome displaced conference champions and the top-ranked champion from a non-contract conference
A conference will receive $4 million for each team that plays in a non-playoff bowl under the arrangement (in 2014-2015, the Cotton, Fiesta and Peach Bowls).
So if my understanding is correct, the team that wins this year's AAC championship is likely to play in either the Fiesta or Peach Bowl. I can't see an MWC or MAC champion being ranked higher than a Houston, Memphis, or Temple...or possibly even Navy. So, the AAC is currently poised for a NYD bowl. And Temple's path to the AAC championship game and a shot at a NYD Bowl appears fairly undaunting at this point.
Am I missing something?
