• Players receive a reward for their commitment and hard work
• Players take part in many diverse and unique experiences
• Players receive added recognition
• 3,500 players will end the season, and many their careers, as Bowl Champions

"Everybody needs to relax a little bit and understand the players are here to get an education. Let's make the conference championships a big deal and make the bowl games a reward. I hope that we never do see a playoff." – Bobby Petrino, Arkansas Head Coach

"I believe in the experience. ... If you think the playoff system is going to be fun for the kids, except for the team that wins the final game, we'd be kidding ourselves." – Gary Patterson, TCU Head Coach