The much bigger problem is that it gives minor FBS conferences leverage to demand a spot in the playoffs and a much bigger cut of the payout.Agree totally. If they consistently schedule and beat big name teams, fine. But no one, apart from Midwesterners, wants to watch the MAC in major bowls.
If NIU wins this game, expect 1 loss SEC teams to be left out of the playoffs in favor of undefeated MAC champions.