"Examining the Impact of a 12-Team Playoff on College Football"

The College Football Playoff will expand from four teams to 12 next season, with the bracket consisting of the six highest-rated conference champions and the next six highest-ranked programs. The top four conference champions will receive byes into the quarterfinals. The format may be adjusted to accommodate the demise of the Pac-12, potentially guaranteeing playoff spots for only the top five conference champions. This season's bracket includes Florida State, who was left out of the playoff despite an undefeated record. The projected playoff matchups after the final CFP Rankings release include Missouri vs. Oregon, Liberty vs. Florida State, Ole Miss vs. Georgia, and Penn State vs. Ohio State.