Why the future of college football is not as dire as you may think
CBS Sports • • sports
Key Points:
- College football faces numerous challenges including transfer portal issues, NIL complexities, revenue sharing, player contracts, legal battles, and potential Congressional involvement, leading to widespread concern about the sport's future.
- Despite these problems and ongoing legal and regulatory turmoil, college football is not dying; the sport has always evolved and adapted to change over time.
- The current period is a transitional phase where stakeholders are figuring out new systems for revenue sharing, collective bargaining, and regulation, and this process requires time rather than panic.
- Fans should focus on the actual games and the excitement of college football, as the sport’s essence remains intact despite off-field controversies and changes.
- The article urges fans to stop worrying about every change as an existential crisis and instead enjoy the game, recognizing that college football will continue to evolve and survive.
