Head coaches in the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) continue to overwhelmingly support the current postseason bowl system over a playoff according to results of the American Football Coaches (AFCA’s) recently completed FBS Head Coaches Survey.
There was also strong support for the current BCS selection process and use of the AFCA’s Coaches Trophy as the BCS Championship Trophy.
Among the findings:
• Ninety-three percent of the 117 FBS head coaches who responded to the survey prefer the traditional bowl system over a playoff.
• Eighty-five percent are in favor of the current BCS team selection process.
• Ninety-five percent of the coaches are in favor of the AFCA Coaches’ Trophy continuing to serve as the BCS National Championship Trophy.
The survey was sent to all FBS head coaches following the AFCA Convention in January.
The AFCA was founded in 1922 and currently has more than 11,000 members around the world, ranging from the high school level to the professional ranks. According to its constitution, the AFCA was formed, in part, to “maintain the highest possible standards in football and the coaching profession” and to “provide a forum for the discussion and study of all matters pertaining to football and coaching.”