[Trevmiesterj]

This is the starting article in a SF Chronicle series breaking down why FBS teams continue to schedule cupcake games throughout the season.  While the article ends on a positive slant mentioning the rare David upsets Goliath games, it also details how the smaller programs risk a physical beat down for the sake of a payday. 

Why college football plays these annual blowouts.

Per the Chronicle:

Every year, you see the mismatches on college schedules. Football powerhouses playing little-known schools. Texas vs. San Jose State. Cal vs. Presbyterian. Stanford vs. UC Davis. Why does college football feature these lopsided games, which the bigger schools usually win by landslide scores? The Chronicle investigates the questionable tradition of “revenue games.” 
Today/Part 1: Why college football plays these annual blowouts. A1
Al Saracevic: Bad for players, fans. B1
Thursday/Part 2: What’s in this for the little guy?
Friday/Part 3: San Jose State: How they make millions

[Trevmiesterj]

This is the starting article in a SF Chronicle series breaking down why FBS teams continue to schedule cupcake games throughout the season.  While the article ends on a positive slant mentioning the rare David upsets Goliath games, it also details how the smaller programs risk a physical beat down for the sake of a payday. 

Why college football plays these annual blowouts.

Per the Chronicle:

Every year, you see the mismatches on college schedules. Football powerhouses playing little-known schools. Texas vs. San Jose State. Cal vs. Presbyterian. Stanford vs. UC Davis. Why does college football feature these lopsided games, which the bigger schools usually win by landslide scores? The Chronicle investigates the questionable tradition of “revenue games.” 
Today/Part 1: Why college football plays these annual blowouts. A1
Al Saracevic: Bad for players, fans. B1
Thursday/Part 2: What’s in this for the little guy?
Friday/Part 3: San Jose State: How they make millions