Quote Originally Posted by MU/Panther View Post
"Group of 5" schools have really no chance at the CFP. For many of these schools, it's about the FBS level money. UMass, BYU and Army are also the other independents besides Notre Dame. New Mexico State will be an independent. (I believe in 2018).
The best shot the "Group of 5" have at a FBS playoffs is if or when the college football playoff is expanded to 8 teams from 4. Only then could I see this happening.

The problem UConn will have is many of the top 5 conferences have now gone to 9 game conference schedules, leaving just 3 non conference games. Many play one non conference rival or schedule a made for TV neutral site game, with the other two games being 'buy games'.

Very hard right now for an independent to fill up a schedule.

Gonzaga is able to continually play hoops at a high level and get national exposure, UConn should be able to do the same.