FCS CHAMPIONSHIP GAME MOVED TO MONDAY NIGHT

[apaladin]

https://fbschedules.com/fcs-championshi ... 24-season/

[Roundball]

Terrible decision. The NCAA cannot get anything right. Heck, they will probably start the game at 9:00 so school kids and working people can’t tune in.

[Paul C]

I guess we will find out via the ratings.

I don’t mind it. I believe the NFL reg season concludes on that Sunday so Monday night it’s the “only game in town” and I’d anticipate a 7pm or 8pm prime time kickoff.

[apaladin]

I guess we will find out via the ratings.

I don’t mind it. I believe the NFL reg season concludes on that Sunday so Monday night it’s the “only game in town” and I’d anticipate a 7pm or 8pm prime time kickoff.

Agree, I like the decision except it will make it harder for fans attendiing. Going against the NFL on Sunday afternoon was not a good plan.

[Paul C]

And it won’t compete w BCS Playoff schedule either. This is the back half of the 12 team playoff schedule for this year.

Quarterfinals
Tuesday, December 31, 2024: Vrbo Fiesta Bowl (evening)
Wednesday, January 1, 2025: Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl (early afternoon), Rose Bowl Game (late afternoon) and Allstate Sugar Bowl (evening)

Semifinals
Thursday, January 9, 2025: Capital One Orange Bowl (evening)
Friday, January 10, 2025: Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic (evening)

CFP National Championship
Monday, January 20, 2025: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia

And good article by Sam Herder on pros/cons of being MNF

https://herosports.com/fcs-football-mon ... ship-bzbz/

[The Jackal]

16 team playoff. Finish before Christmas.

[apaladin]

16 team playoff. Finish before Christmas.

That would not be good for the SoCon. Would never get a second team in.