According to several reports and quotes from Rose Bowl officials, the new College Football Playoff structure is to blame. Teams used to arrive in Southern California about a week before the Jan.
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The two teams arrived at Los Angeles County on Sunday, three days before the College Football Playoff quarterfinal. While the two teams playing in the Rose Bowl typically arrived about a week ...