Neutral site games are all about the money. The going rate for scheduling a game with an elite Power 5 team will pay between $3.5 million and $6 million each and there is talk of $7 million for scheduling a former National Champion.
Example: Last year when Florida played Michigan at Arlington, Texas they were each paid $6 million.
Advantages:
Example: Last year when Florida played Michigan at Arlington, Texas they were each paid $6 million.
Advantages:
- Substantial financial windfall for each program
- National recognition and advertising
- A boost for recruiting
- A boost in strength of schedule
- A win impacts playoff chances
- Costs of traveling (financial and energy of the players)
- Payout depends on your win record and the record of who you are playing.
- Potential impact on home games unless scheduled as an away game.
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