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Yormark’s refusal to concede to the playoff committee stemmed from belief not solely in protecting the integrity of the Big 12 but also in a perception that a new ranking system would not serve to protect conference teams. He expressed concern that the committee may rank Big 12 teams lower due to bias toward larger conferences like the SEC and Big Ten. This potential scenario raised alarms over the fairness of competition in college football.
The pivotal moment came when Yormark consulted with other commissioners. Their hesitations mirrored his own, especially surrounding the idea of trusting a committee that might consistently underrepresent the Big 12. As a result, a consensus emerged among several commissioners, establishing a unified front against the proposed changes.