Over October's middle weekend, the 1st BCS Rankings of 2011 were unveiled to various speculative reactions. Many of these opinions turn towards an alternative, as broadcaster Jonathan West has developed an NCAA Division 1-A football playoff based on BCS Rankings and keeps current post-season BCS & traditional bowls intact- separate from a playoff.

Since being formed in 1998, the Bowl Championship Series has been a topic of debate within many college football circles. The discussion typically turns to whether the NCAA should turn to a traditional playoff system or stay with the bowl games that have been around since 1902.