Scheduling

In an era where high-profile matchups are few and far between, fans and media have been quick to celebrate the game between college football powerhouses Alabama and Southern Cal, which the schools announced would open the 2016 season at the Cowboys Classic.

As college football moves into the playoff era, scheduling has become one of the most important topics of conversation as each conference establishes its own guidelines. While a lot of criticism has been pointed at the SEC, coaches haven't had much opportunity to address the 8-game conference schedule until the SEC Meetings this week.