The first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff field has been announced, with Oregon, Georgia, Boise State, and Arizona State earning first-round byes. SMU made it in over Alabama as an at-large bid. Indiana and Notre Dame will face off for the first time since 1991 in a high-stakes matchup. The playoff field features top-ranked teams like Texas, Penn State, Notre Dame, Ohio State, and Tennessee, with Clemson narrowly edging out Alabama for a spot.
The selection committee includes prominent figures like Michigan AD Warde Manuel, former coach Chris Ault, and athletic director Carla Williams. The playoff games will kick off on Dec. 20 with national broadcasts for all 11 games. The playoff seeding prioritizes conference champions while also including the top-ranked non-champion teams. The top four teams will receive byes, with subsequent matchups determined by the bracket.
The selection process was detailed through an all-day coverage on ESPN, showcasing the committee’s decision-making and team rankings. The playoff games will culminate in the national championship on Jan. 20.
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