A 16-team College Football Playoff feels more inevitable than ever - Awful Announcing

A 16-team College Football Playoff is increasingly seen as inevitable. There is ongoing debate about whether first-round byes are problematic, with CBS Sports questioning this narrative. In the first two years of the 12-team College Football Playoff, teams with first-round byes have a record of 1-7 in the quarterfinals, as noted by Eleven Warriors. Following Ohio State's loss, Kirby Smart's adjustments during bye weeks have gained attention, according to DawgNation.