Recent reports indicate that the Big Ten and SEC are in discussions about forming a scheduling partnership and potentially restructuring the College Football Playoff (CFP). Scheduled to meet next week, officials from both conferences aim to negotiate automatic bids for their teams, with proposals suggesting each conference could secure four automatic berths to enhance their presence in the postseason. This strategic alliance appears to target a more favorable playoff landscape while overshadowing other conferences, particularly the Big 12. The meetings are part of a broader initiative to rethink the postseason framework and scheduling agreements that align both conferences more closely in the college football landscape.