Since ditching the BCS model a decade ago, the FBS subdivision of Division I football has seen its postseason expand from four to 12 schools with many clamoring for more (nothing powers “progress” like the promise of more TV money).
While 16 would be my choice with each of the 10 conference winners getting automatic berths, they might not stop until they reach 24. That’s the number FCS arrived at 12 years ago, and the D.C.-area schools (it’s a wide net, from Towson to Williamsburg and all points in between) begin their hopeful marches toward hearing their names when that bracket is released the Sunday before Thanksgiving.
Georgetown (5-6, 2-4 Patriot League) is looking for its first winning season since 2011. Last year the Hoyas were 5-3 and technically still in contention for the confe