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sports1 year ago

First College Football Playoff Rankings: Predictions, Surprises, and Odds

The first College Football Playoff Rankings of the 2024 season are set to be released, marking the start of the 12-team playoff era. The rankings will consider factors like conference championships, head-to-head results, and strength of schedule. Indiana is a team of interest due to its high scoring margin despite a weak schedule. The top five conference champions will earn automatic playoff berths, with the top four receiving first-round byes. The subjective nature of the rankings process, guided by objective data, will be crucial in determining the playoff field.

sports2 years ago

"Decoding the Complexities of College Football Playoff Rankings in the 12-Team Era"

The expansion of the College Football Playoff to a 12-team format in 2024 will bring new challenges for the selection committee, as they will have to make more consequential decisions regarding conference champions, seeding, and at-large spots. The committee's rankings and criteria will remain the same, but the increased number of teams and spots will lead to more scrutiny and debates. The expansion is expected to make the selection process more difficult and imperfect, despite the hopes for improvement.

sports2 years ago

CFP unveils expanded playoff schedule and bowl games for 2024-2025 seasons.

The College Football Playoff has announced the schedule and bowl assignments for the first two seasons of the expanded 12-team era, beginning in 2024. The Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl will host the semifinals, while the Rose Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Peach Bowl, and Sugar Bowl will serve as the quarterfinal sites over a two-day span on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. The first-round games will take place on the campuses of the higher-seeded teams. The four quarterfinal games and two semifinal games will be played mid-week to avoid going head-to-head with the NFL.