• Selection Committee Chair Matt Larsen & The NCAA's Ty Halpin Discuss FCS Playoffs

  • Nov 4 2024
  • Length: 36 mins
  • Podcast

Selection Committee Chair Matt Larsen & The NCAA's Ty Halpin Discuss FCS Playoffs

  • Summary

  • On this episode, FCS Playoff Committee chair Matt Larsen and the NCAA’s Ty Halpin join the podcast to help break down many topics:

    -New format seeding the top 16 seeds

    -The committee using new metrics — KPI, Massey Ratings, and ESPN’s Football Power Index

    -Are ranked wins counted

    -What criteria or metric is usually discussed the most when forming the bracket, whether it be rankings, overall record, eye test, strength of schedule, ranked wins, etc.?

    -What is the selection process in determining the field and the order of seeds?

    -There are a few playoff committee members whose school will be in the discussion for a spot somewhere in the bracket. How does that work if, for example, NDSU is being discussed when it comes to seeding?

    -Minimum bids to host

    -Several FCS playoff games getting a national spotlight

    -Toyota Stadium renovations

    -Frisco
    Show more Show less
activate_Holiday_promo_in_buybox_DT_T2

What listeners say about Selection Committee Chair Matt Larsen & The NCAA's Ty Halpin Discuss FCS Playoffs

Average customer ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.