# The Prisoner’s Dilemma Behind College Football Scheduling

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2 outlets covering · First listed: Yahoo Sports, Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 AM · Read it: <https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/prisoner-dilemma-behind-college-football-133000891.html>

Is college football scheduling a Prisoner's Dilemma? An analysis of 12 years of CFP rankings reveals how winning percentage and strength of schedule influence selection.

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- Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 AM: [The Prisoner’s Dilemma Behind College Football Scheduling](<https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/prisoner-dilemma-behind-college-football-133000891.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  Is college football scheduling a Prisoner's Dilemma? An analysis of 12 years of CFP rankings reveals how winning percentage and strength of schedule influence selection.
- Nov 14, 2026, 7:30 AM: [The Prisoner’s Dilemma Behind College Football Scheduling](<https://www.forbes.com/sites/giovannimalloy/2026/11/14/the-prisoners-dilemma-behind-college-football-scheduling/>) — Forbes (Magazine, United States, rated Center)
  Is college football scheduling a Prisoner's Dilemma? An analysis of 12 years of CFP rankings reveals how winning percentage and strength of schedule influence selection.
