"It's exciting to know that we'll join the other nine FBS conferences in holding a championship game.
For the CFP selection committee, the more games matching quality opponents, the better.”Īppalachian State Head Football Coach Scott Satterfield “This is a great development because it adds yet another important game to the menu that college football fans will be able to enjoy.
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A conference can choose to either play their championship game between division winners after round-robin competition in each division or between the top two teams in the conference standings following full round-robin, regular-season competition between all members of the conference.Ĭollege Football Playoff Executive Director Bill Hancock Rules set forward by the Division I Council in January require conferences with fewer than 12 members to hold championship games in football, as long as they meet one of two conditions. This championship will be a first-class experience – and we look forward to it being a launching-pad for a team to reach the College Football Playoff’s ‘New Year’s Six’ bowl games.”ĭetails regarding how the two participants will be selected will be available at a later date. “Sun Belt football student-athletes will make everlasting memories playing in the championship game during the upcoming years. I am also proud to say that the Sun Belt Conference presidents and chancellors, along with the athletic directors, were 100 percent unified in this decision. We have furthered the mission of providing the best possible experience for our student-athletes as this will truly be a first-rate experience. I applaud all of the leaders of the Sun Belt membership in their unanimity on this issue.” When the NCAA Division I Council passed new rules on championship games, we knew our 10-team lineup for 2018 was going to be ready to move forward with a vote. “This past year we solidified our membership with the addition of Coastal Carolina and the decision to move forward as a 10-team football league. “The membership of the Sun Belt has been engaged in a significant number of advancements for the betterment of the league - to an extent this is the culmination of those efforts.”
“This is a historic moment that represents yet another step forward for the Sun Belt Conference,” said Commissioner Karl Benson. The unanimous vote carries with it a great sense of community and camaraderie for all of the Sun Belt Conference.” “We have furthered the mission of providing the best possible experience for our student-athletes as this will truly be a first-rate experience. “On behalf of the Sun Belt Conference’s Presidents and Chancellors I am excited to announce that the conference will conduct its first ever football championship game following the 2018 regular season,” said Sun Belt Conference and Texas State University President Dr. NEW ORLEANS – The Sun Belt Conference will hold its first ever football championship game as the league’s presidents and chancellors, as well as athletic directors, voted unanimously to play the game beginning in 2018.
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