HRES 1011
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the structure and governance of the Football Bowl Subdivision postseason should prioritize broad-based athletic opportunity, financial sustainability for college athletics, and competitive balance, and that innovative proposals to expand broad based postseason participation-such as proposals advanced by Coach Mike Leach-warrant serious consideration to mitigate anticompetitive effects in top-division college football.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 12:17 PM
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This House Resolution expresses the sense of the House that the structure of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) postseason should prioritize broader athletic opportunities, financial sustainability, and competitive balance. It specifically highlights innovative proposals, such as those championed by Coach Mike Leach, for expanding the postseason to a wider bracket format to mitigate anticompetitive effects. The resolution points to successful bracketed postseason formats in lower divisions of college football and raises concerns about the current CFP’s limited access and potential for reinforcing existing competitive advantages.
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