Debunking the Impact of First-Round Byes in the 12-Team College Football Playoff
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Awful Announcing
The article discusses the growing likelihood of expanding the College Football Playoff to 16 teams, driven by the observed disadvantage of teams coming off bye weeks, which have a poor record in the current 12-team format. Major conferences like the SEC and Big Ten support expansion, citing fairness and competitive balance, suggesting that a move to a 16-team playoff is imminent.