College Football Playoff Bracket Takes Shape Ahead of Final Rankings

The article discusses the projections for the 2024 College Football Playoff, which will feature a new 12-team format. The top four seeds are reserved for the highest-ranked conference champions, with Ohio State, Oregon, Texas, and Penn State among the top contenders. The projections are based on advanced statistical models that simulate the rest of the season 100,000 times, taking into account factors like Expected Points Added and Success Rate. The article also highlights the difficulty in predicting the committee's choices, using metrics like Strength of Resume and Strength of Record.