“We celebrate this decision and the opportunity it creates for Conference USA’s student-athletes, football programs, universities, and fans. I want to thank the rest of the CFP Management Committee for its work in getting to this point and for protecting a clear path to the playoff for the Group of Six. For our student-athletes, expansion means more chances to compete for something special. For our fans, it means more meaningful games in November, when the stakes rise and the national spotlight is on the race down the stretch. We look forward to taking full advantage of the opportunity.”