### **Updated Collegiate Football Relegation Conference (CFRC) Proposal**
**Introduction:**
The CFRC aims to infuse new energy into collegiate football, introducing a relegation and promotion system that combines competitive integrity, fan engagement, and financial equity. This updated proposal outlines a revised mechanism for team movements between tiers.
**Member Schools:**
1. Oregon State
2. Washington State
3. Montana State
4. Montana
5. North Dakota State
6. South Dakota State
7. Hawaii
8. Boise State
9. San Jose State
10. Colorado State
11. Wyoming
12. New Mexico
13. Air Force
14. Nevada
15. Utah State
16. Fresno State
17. UNLV
18. San Diego State
**Conference Structure:**
1. **Tier 1 - Collegiate Premier Division (CPD):**
- Includes top-ranked teams: Oregon State, Washington State, Boise State, San Jose State, Air Force, San Diego State, Nevada, Fresno State, and Utah State.
- The last-place team is automatically relegated, and the second-last place team enters a play-in match.
2. **Tier 2 - Collegiate Championship Division (CCD):**
- Consists of the remaining teams: Montana State, Montana, North Dakota State, South Dakota State, Hawaii, Colorado State, Wyoming, New Mexico, and UNLV.
- The second-place team competes in the play-in match against the second-last team of Tier 1.
**Revised Relegation and Promotion Mechanism:**
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**Automatic Relegation:** The last-place team in CPD (e.g., Utah State) is automatically relegated to CCD.
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**Play-In Match:** The second-last team in CPD (e.g., Fresno State) faces the second-place team in CCD (e.g., Montana State) to determine who plays in Tier 1 the following season.
**Financial Structure:**
1. **Equal Revenue Sharing:**
- All 18 teams share the conference’s total revenue equally, ensuring financial stability.
- Promotes competitive balance across both tiers.
2. **Performance Bonuses:**
- Teams securing a spot in bowl games or the College Football Playoff receive financial bonuses, incentivizing top performance.
**Benefits of the Revised Model:**
- **Enhanced Drama:** The updated relegation and promotion mechanism adds intrigue to the end-of-season matches.
- **Fair Competition:** The play-in match offers a fair chance for teams to prove their worth for a spot in the top tier.
- **Fan Engagement:** The revised structure promises heightened excitement, especially towards the season’s end.
**Conclusion:**
The updated CFRC model promises an exhilarating future for collegiate football. Every team, from powerhouse Boise State to emerging contenders like Montana State, is offered a platform to compete, evolve, and excel, ensuring every match is a spectacle, and every season is unforgettable.