Ken Goe

There clearly are more than four teams capable of winning a national title. The most equitable way to pick a champion is with an inclusive playoff of at least 16 teams. I prefer 24. But either way, Central Florida would have made the cut.

Advocates of the current system contend major college football's regular season is a playoff, in which every game is an elimination game.

If true, there is no legitimate reason for UCF not to be the national champion. Unlike Alabama and Georgia, the Knights won every game they played and own a regular-season victory over Auburn.--KG.

The Oregonian's longest tenured sportswriter--40 years on--is also its best.


TS