
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.

