Well if I'm right that the primary purpose was to get a check, what better way of insuring that one team will make it to the next round than having them play each other. Then of course setting one up with Tulane and then playing anther conference team on a bye, practically guaranteed one got to the semifinals. That's 3 first round checks, three second round checks and a third round check.
Or arrange it so none of the teams from one conference have to play each other and then you have a chance to have 3 teams in the final four. Ohio State messed that up.
Riley Leonard looked like a starting NFL QB in his rookie debut as the starter for the Colts. He guided them to a 30-point almost-win at Houston, but their defense enabled them to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.
Riley had a good game , a couple of his runs were classic 2024 Riley Leonard in Blue and Gold. I hope he finds success in the NFL.