A 16-team College Football Playoff feels more inevitable than ever - Awful Announcing
Google News • 1/2/2026 – 1/3/2026
Summary
A 16-team College Football Playoff is increasingly seen as inevitable. There is ongoing debate about whether first-round byes in the College Football Playoff are problematic, with some sources questioning if they are a disadvantage. 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. Following Ohio State's loss, Kirby Smart's adjustments during the bye week have gained attention.
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Age
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CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1368/48)
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Age: 57 days - proven survivor
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