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The conversation turned to college football, particularly around James Franklin's remarks regarding conference championship games. Travis introduced a thought-provoking proposal: abolishing these championship games altogether. Instead, he suggested a system where the fourth and fifth place teams in conferences could compete in a “play-in” game to secure a slot in the playoffs. By doing this, Travis argued that the elite teams in conferences like the SEC and Big Ten can dodge unnecessary injury risks while still maintaining the competitive spirit of the playoffs.