A new and exciting era in college football has begun with the introduction of the 12-team College Football Playoff. This expansion means that almost half of the 25 teams in the CFP Rankings will now earn a spot in the playoffs. The first rankings are set to be released on November 5th, but predictions have already surfaced about what the top 25 teams would look like.
Criteria considered by the CFP Selection Committee include conference championships, head-to-head matchups, strength of schedule, games against common opponents, and results against ranked opponents. It is important to note that the committee does not consider polls with a preseason starting point, such as the AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll.
Sorting out strength of schedule will be a challenge this season, especially with the four major conferences having 16 or more teams each. The rankings are subjective, guided by objective data, and influenced by individual committee members’ preferences.
The top 25 rankings this week are expected to feature teams from the SEC and Big Ten conferences due to their dominance in college football. While the rankings are based on current results, they do not predict the final playoff lineup. Fans can look forward to more excitement as the College Football Playoff landscape evolves.
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