Under the sheen of making college football more democratic, the playoff has instead wound up in throes of oligarchy. And it’s kind of a drag.
Author: Dan Wolken, USA TODAY
Questions and answers about the pending transfer of Georgia quarterback Justin Fields
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Justin Fields intending to transfer from Georgia
Justin Fields will transfer from Georgia after playing one season behind Jake Fromm. The five-star quarterback recruit was a backup this season.
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Georgia doesn’t deserve final College Football Playoff spot despite strong showing
Georgia can campaign for the playoff all it wants, but the Bulldogs had a chance to punch their ticket on the field and failed, Dan Wolken writes.
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