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