Bill Hancock

All Conferences and Notre Dame Agree to the New Playoff Format and Distribution

7 mo ago by Robert Allen

The new playoff format and money distribution will move to 14 teams, have a larger payout, and will favor slightly the SEC and Big Ten, but gurantee two Big 12 teams.

College Athletic's MVP Over the Years Bill Hancock Announces Retirement Plan

1 yr ago by Robert Allen

Formerly with the Big Eight, the executive director of the Final Four, and the man that guided the College Football Playoff, Bill Hancock, an Oklahoman with close ties to OSU will reture in 2025.

College Football Playoff Schedule Set, There Will Be Head to Head Dates with NFL

1 yr ago by Robert Allen

The College Football Playoff has set the schedule for the first two years with 12 teams involved.

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Bill Hancock on CFP Becoming BlueBlood Only Event: "I won't let that happen"

2 yr ago by Robert Allen

As CFP moves toward new format and likely expansion, Bill Hancock says he will fight to keep it open to more schools than the bluebloods in the SEC and Big Ten.

Big Takeaways from Big 12 Media Days in Arlington Include Power of the New Commissioner

2 yr ago by Robert Allen

Make no mistake about the choice the Big 12 made for their new commissioner. He showed at Big 12 Media Days that he has powerful persuasion and will be an asset during realignment and multimedia negotations.

No Disagreement Here, but the New Model for the CFP Is a Steamroller

3 yr ago by Robert Allen

One member of the media speculated why would the CFP roll out such a complete model to expand and change the playoff unless convinced it would fly. They and Bill Hancock, who knows his way around big college events, wouldn't. This is happening people.