Sports Illustrated Suggests Wake Forest, Boise State Exemplify College Football Playoff Values
A Sports Illustrated article suggests that college football programs Wake Forest and Boise State deserve credit for embodying the values the College Football Playoff claims to prioritize.
Boise, ID, November 9, 2026 — A recent article published by Sports Illustrated has highlighted college football programs Wake Forest and Boise State, proposing that both institutions effectively embody the values officially championed by the College Football Playoff (CFP). The specific values the College Football Playoff claims to prioritize were not detailed in the source material.
The publication suggests that these two programs are worthy of recognition for their alignment with the stated principles of the playoff system. However, the article’s author, and the specific criteria used to assess this alignment, were not provided. Details regarding the exact nature of the values in question or how Wake Forest and Boise State are perceived to embody them are also not available.
The College Football Playoff, a postseason tournament to determine the national champion of NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) college football, selects its participants based on a committee’s assessment. The committee’s stated criteria often include factors such as on-field performance, strength of schedule, conference championships, and head-to-head results. However, the broader ethical and cultural values associated with collegiate athletics are also frequently discussed in relation to the sport’s premier event.
Without further information from the Sports Illustrated article, it remains unclear what specific aspects of Wake Forest’s and Boise State’s programs are being lauded. This could potentially encompass elements like academic achievement, community engagement, sportsmanship, coaching philosophy, or player development that extend beyond on-field success. The article’s suggestion implies a qualitative assessment, which may differ from the quantitative metrics typically emphasized in playoff selection processes.
The identity of the author of the Sports Illustrated piece, as well as the publication date, were not specified. Consequently, direct quotes from the article cannot be included. The full context and analytical framework presented in the original report are therefore not available for this reporting.
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