I think an 8-team playoff would have been better
Not sure if it serves a purpose to have the last game on January 20.
And as we saw last year, every year there are only realistically anywhere from 3-6 teams who legitimately have a shot at winning, or at least deserve a shot. I think ND's independence would still serve well to be one of the 8 teams.
But I guess the money from the additional games is what this is all about.
Replies to: I think an 8-team playoff would have been better
If you drop the conference autobids and byes, yes.
Use the old BCS formula, top 8 are in, seeded respectively.
First round is played at higher seeds place, bowl games for last 2 rounds.
I'd split the difference and go with the Top 10..
The Top 10 has always been considered the cream of the crop for college football. What better way to accentuate this.
I'd like to see three rounds maximum, just my preference
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How do you do a 10 team playoff?
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4 teams play in first round, Six get a bye?
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Exactly
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a two-man sack race will be held on consecutive Sundays until a champion can be crowned.
I'm not sure I like 6/10 byes vs 4/12. I don't like the byes at all in fact.
4 more games for non bye teams seems excessive. But it’s only 1 more
Game for team who made finals last year if they get a bye.
3 rounds is more than enough. Mo team outside the top 10 should get a chance to win. So go with 8.
8 is not enough...
12 is actually good but if you wanna go lower 10 should be the bar minimum.
If you look at the final pre-bowl poll over the last few years, 8 seems like enough.
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Link: https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/football/cfb/coaches-poll