During this season of thankfulness, I am thankful for college football. However, I am not thankful for the BCS and the lack of a playoff in the Football Bowl Subdivision.

I’m hoping Oklahoma, Texas and Texas Tech win this week. I hope that there is mass confusion and debate over the team that should represent the Big 12 South in the Big 12 Championship game. I’m hoping that Oregon State wins and keeps USC from winning the Pac-10. I’m hoping that Missouri defeats the Big 12 South representative in the Big 12 Championship game. I’m hoping that the controversy and politicking carries over to the selection process for the two teams to play in the BCS National Championship Game.

I’m tired of polls and computer rankings deciding which two teams are the best in college football. I’m tired of coaches standing behind podiums and trying to sway voters to go with their team. I’m tired of people debating which teams are deserving of playing for the title.

This is not a beauty contest, American Idol nor Dancing with the Stars. College football needs a true playoff system with a minimum of eight teams. When the NCAA finally breaks away from its allegiance with the BCS and establishes a playoff (that can incorporate bowl games) the sport will finally have a legitimate national champion at the FBS level of college football.