CFP Rankings Stir Debate: Big Ten Favored, BYU and Big 12 Snubbed

The College Football Playoff (CFP) committee has ranked unbeaten Oregon as the No. 1 team in its inaugural 2024 rankings, highlighting the significance of conference races with 12 playoff spots now available, including five automatic bids for conference champions. This shift means that nearly half of the playoff field will be determined by conference standings, increasing the importance of these races. The article also notes that the CFP committee might be underrating the SEC this year, based on a BCS-style rating approach.