Pac-12 changes format for Football Championship Game

Division titles no longer matter

The PAC-12 announced today that the rules for participants in the Football Championship game would no longer be the divisional winners. Instead, the top two teams with the best conference records, regardless of division, would play in the title game.

The rule change goes into effect this upcoming 2022 season.

“Our goal is to place our two best teams in our Pac-12 Football Championship Game, which we believe will provide our conference with the best opportunity to optimize CFP invitations and ultimately win national championships,” said Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff.  “Today’s decision is an important step towards that goal and immediately increases both fan interest in, and the media value of, our Football Championship Game.”

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pac-12.comPac-12 announces change to Football Championship Game formatThe Pac-12 conference today announced a change to how it will determine the teams that qualify for the Pac-12 Football Championship Game, presented by 76. Starting in 2022, the two teams with the highest conference winning percentage will face off in the championship game. This chan…