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12 Team Playoff

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sports1 year ago

Oregon Leads as First College Football Playoff Rankings Stir Debate

The first College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings for the 2024 season have been released, showcasing a projected 12-team bracket. Oregon and Ohio State lead the rankings, with Oregon expected to secure a first-round bye as the Big Ten champion. Georgia, Miami, and BYU also feature prominently, while Boise State is the highest-ranked Group of Five team at No. 12. The Big 12 faces challenges with only one team likely to make the field, and several SEC teams are in elimination scenarios. The new format emphasizes conference championships for top seeding.

sports1 year ago

Oregon Tops Initial CFP Rankings as Powerhouses Dominate

The first College Football Playoff Rankings of the season have been released, with Oregon leading the expanded 12-team field at No. 1 after a strong 9-0 start. Ohio State, Georgia, Miami, and Texas complete the top five. Boise State is the highest-ranked Group of Five team at No. 12, positioning them well for an automatic playoff bid if they win their conference. The rankings highlight the importance of head-to-head results and strength of schedule, with the SEC having the most teams in the top 25.

sports1 year ago

"ESPN Secures $7.8 Billion Extension for College Football Playoff Coverage"

ESPN and the College Football Playoff have agreed to a six-year extension worth $7.8 billion, keeping the postseason format on the network through the 2031 season. The new deal illustrates the outstanding success of the playoff and the increasing interest in the 12-team format, with ESPN retaining its immense clout in the world of college athletics. The expanded format will begin during the 2024 season, and the playoff still must work through the nuts and bolts of the 12-team arrangement before the new deal goes into effect.

sports1 year ago

"AD Warde Manuel to Chair 2024 College Football Playoff Selection Committee"

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel has been named the chair of the College Football Playoff selection committee for the first season of the 12-team playoff. Six new members, including former NFL player Randall McDaniel, have been added to the 13-member group. Manuel, a former Michigan defensive end, will replace NC State athletic director Boo Corrigan. The committee will continue to use mostly the same protocol to determine their weekly top 25 ranking and ultimately the final teams on Selection Day.

sports1 year ago

"Uncertainty and Controversy Surrounding College Football Playoff Expansion"

ESPN analysts predict that Georgia football will have no trouble making the 12-team College Football Playoff next season, with many projecting them as the No. 1 seed. Despite a more challenging schedule, the team is determined to meet high expectations, led by quarterback Carson Beck and a strong recruiting class. The Bulldogs aim to bounce back from their SEC championship loss and make a strong postseason push.

sports2 years ago

"2025 College Football Playoffs: Georgia Favored to Win in 12-Team Playoff"

Georgia opens as the betting favorite to win the 2025 College Football Playoff with 17-4 odds, followed by Alabama at 6-1 and Ohio State at 8-1. The Bulldogs are the first preseason favorites for the 12-team playoff, while Michigan and Texas are listed at 9-1. The six highest-ranked conference champions will receive automatic bids, with the top four teams getting first-round byes. The expanded playoff is expected to open up opportunities for more teams to compete, with non-Power 5 teams also guaranteed a spot. Alabama's Jalen Milroe is the early Heisman Trophy favorite at 8-1.

sports2 years ago

"Expanding the College Football Playoff: A Glimpse into a 12-Team Playoff for This Season"

The College Football Playoff's selection process for this season has sparked controversy and disappointment, highlighting the missed opportunity of implementing a 12-team playoff. The article presents a hypothetical bracket for a 12-team playoff, showcasing exciting matchups and ensuring that deserving teams are not left out. The author argues that college football deserved better this season and suggests that even a 24-team tournament, like the FCS, could provide a more fair and exciting competition.

sports2 years ago

Insights from SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey on College Football Playoff and Transfer Portal.

SEC commissioner Greg Sankey has revealed his ideal situation for the future of the College Football Playoff, stating that he would like to see the challenges of the new 12-team playoff fully ironed out and squared away following the first two seasons. Sankey also emphasized the need for cleanliness to the conclusion of the current set of agreements with broadcasters, bowl games, and other entities attached to the playoff. The logistics behind the new playoff are plentiful and will likely take some adjusting in the new model’s two-year infancy stage.

sports2 years ago

"College Football Playoff expands to 12 teams with new schedule announced"

The dates for the 12-team College Football Playoff have been announced, with the first round featuring home games for some teams. The expanded field will begin after the 2024 season, with the top six conference champions and six highest-ranked other teams qualifying. The top four ranked conference champions will receive first-round byes, and then the other eight ranked teams will play the first-round games on campuses, with the higher seed hosting. Georgia coach Kirby Smart has been in favor of the 12-team playoff for some time, and the Bulldogs have already scheduled aggressively in anticipation of the field expanding.