In the last few years, ‘money’ has been a big theme in the college football landscape, especially after NIL jolted the status quo. However, that hasn’t been the only change. NCAA has been trying to have an extended post-season, and the primary reason is money. With more big programs going at each other, there is bound to be extra cash. This is the first season of the new 12-team playoff bracket, and we can already see some tasty matchups in the post-season. Imagine Alabama at Texas, or Georgia at Penn State? Everything is possible. There has been news that this new playoff dynamic would mean a $116 million boost to the conferences.

Naturally, it got the players talking, and one, in particular, is known for never shying from giving his opinion. On the

November 18th episode of the Travis Hunter Show, Coach Prime’s No. 12 was asked about how the NIL and conference realignments in recent years have impacted the new 12-team playoff bracket, especially considering there is $116 million up for grabs for the conferences.“Well, $ 116 million, and we’re not touching. The players are not getting none of that. Like, we don’t work this whole time. It’s basically saying we don’t have NIL no more. After we get there. We’re basically just getting robbed. We got them all the way there, and then, we don’t even get the money. We don’t even get to see it.”

That is the reality of it. Hunter and other superstar athletes like him are the reason why fans throng stadiums. Of course, the whole program contributes to the success of a team, but the players are the main draw. With the 12-team playoff change, significant revenue is going to be generated when top teams face each other, which includes ticket sales, hotel bookings and many other activities. Not just that, it will also benefit local businesses. But what about the players who are working so hard throughout the season?

Moving ahead, he gets into a deep conversation about how this huge amount of money might impact the rankings and make things even more complicated with future conferences. He mentioned how players are never going to see $116 million but they should at least give them around $100,000.

“Know that’s what happened when schools signed for these conferences. That’s what happened. They get their money out of you. That’s why we went to the Big 12. They did get us. They thought they were slick. I’m owning to y’all. They said, Oh yeah, Colorado might be good. We’re going to gamble with them right now. Get us to that playoff.” He further sarcastically added, “Thank you. 116 mil, thank you, no, but they probably got to pay the coaches, though you know the coaches might get a little raise.”

As we said earlier, Hunter is known for his boldness, and he has a personality that is not going to keep quiet if he thinks something is going wrong. He had to highlight how schools are making strategic decisions to join certain conferences for financial gain. He tried to point out that schools are benefiting, but the athletes are bearing the brunt of this exploitation. Hunter has done his part by raising his voice.

Can we see other players joining him? He concluded by saying, “We don’t care about the money right now. We are trying to win something. We got a bigger go than the money right now.” Sure, Hunter, we have seen a new Colorado this season. As Hunter said, his vision is bigger than money moving forward. Let’s see if he gets closer to the Heisman Trophy after his performance this week.

Dual-threat Travis Hunter shines again

After their bye week, we witnessed the Colorado Buffs dominating Texas Tech in Week 11, but they were struggling to defeat Utah at home. However, they managed to win their eighth game this season, 49-24, and now they are one step closer to securing a spot in the Big 12 title game and a safe seat in the College Football Playoff.

CFB rarely gets to see Shedeur Sanders starting with an interception; however, it did not affect the team much only because Utah’s offense only secured a field goal and allowed them to take control all over again.

How can someone keep Hunter away from the game? He stood again, showcasing his dual abilities and made a crucial 28-yard catch on fourth down before halftime. He also recorded this third interception of the 2024 season, caught a deflected pass and returned it 21 yards. He ended the game with a touchdown run. Coach Prime is vouching for him to win the Heisman. With one more strong performance, he is now even closer to the title. Is he taking the title home?