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    Could Promotion-Relegation Work in College Football?

    • Amidst the massive conference alignment shifts, some college football executives are considering a system of promotion and relegation.
    • The proposal aims to create an exciting media product while reducing travel for non-football sports.
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    Sep 21, 2023 | 03:15 am
    UPDATED Sep 22, 2023 | 12:02 pm
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    Boise State associate athletic director Michael Walsh has proposed a promotion and relegation system for college football among western U.S. schools. The proposal aims to create an exciting media product while reducing travel for non-football sports. Front Office Sports reporter Amanda Christovich joins to explain what she’s hearing on the idea from school and conference administrators.

    Plus FOS senior reporter A.J. Perez joins from the U.S. capitol for a report on Washington, D.C.’s, push to bring the Commanders back to RFK Stadium.

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