The 2025-26 College Football Playoff (CFP) has delivered thrilling on-field drama and unprecedented financial stakes, reshaping the college sports landscape. As the playoff field narrows to the final two teams, the excitement of the semifinals merges with economic forces—from lucrative payouts and coaching bonuses to player gifts and major city windfalls. This blog post offers an in-depth look at the games, teams, and the business machinery behind this year’s CFP, making sense of how money and competition intersect on the road to Miami.

The Character Clause: Integrity on the Line This blog post explores the crisis of integrity facing college sports, highlighting recent scandals involving high-profile coaches at Michigan and Ohio University. The author argues that current culture prioritizes wins, rankings, and financial figures (NIL), often at the expense of character and ethical leadership. Misconduct by coaches not only damages programs and reputations but also erodes trust and morale among athletes, staff, and entire communities. The piece draws on biblical principles to emphasize the need for leaders to be models of good works and accountability.

This blog criticizes the double standard where adults in power are excused for ethical failings while athletes are judged harshly for transferring or seeking better opportunities. It calls for practical reforms, including “character clauses” in athlete contracts to protect them from the fallout of leadership failures. The author urges athletes, families, and coaches to demand transparency, accountability, and real character from their institutions, making integrity a foundation rather than a casualty of success.

Ultimately, the post is a call to action for everyone involved in college sports to raise the standard, challenge toxic culture, and ensure that sports build—not break—the next generation. The author encourages readers to share the message and help create a sports culture where character is central to true success.