16

Sixteen teams. Chosen by summing standings in 3 Best Team lists plus 3 power calculating spots. First list of 16 play 8 games on New Years (1-3 days for tv coverage). No special rules/games for Conference interference in selection.

Once 16 are chosen by mathematics, play 8, 4, 2, 1. 16 teams thrown into hat after selection. Game matches made by pretty female on tv show pulling names from hat. Basic rules: no rematches, no single conference games as long as alternatives remain in selection hat.