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IN GAME: 49ers Pick No. 31 Ricky Pearsall The main drawback of the 12-team, 5+7 College Football Playoff structure overall The 12-team, 5+7 College Football Playoff model has a significant seeding problem that could lead to an odd competitive environment. Ronald Evans| 6:05 p.m. eastern time By USA TODAY Sports’ Kirby Lee The discussions over the 2026 CFB Playoff structure have been put on hold for a good reason. The shortcomings of the existing 12-team, 5+7 format must be well comprehended by sound minds. A significant defect is already recognized to exist. There’s not much evidence to suggest that the Playoff brain trust is ready to offer a remedy just yet. The way four of the conference champions are seeded is flawed. As stated.
Presently, Nate Wiggins At No. 30, select Nate Wiggins. The main drawback of the 12-team, 5+7 College Football Playoff structure overall The 12-team, 5+7 College Football Playoff model has a significant seeding problem that could lead to an odd competitive environment. Ronald Evans| 6:05 p.m. eastern time By USA TODAY Sports’ Kirby Lee The discussions over the 2026 CFB Playoff structure have been put on hold for a good reason. The shortcomings of the existing 12-team, 5+7 format must be well comprehended by sound minds. A significant defect is already recognized to exist. There’s not much evidence to suggest that the Playoff brain trust is ready to offer a remedy just yet. The way four of the conference champions are seeded is flawed. As.
According to the FPI, Kansas has the best chance to win the Big 12 championship. That would almost guarantee the Jayhawks a bye in the Playoff’s first round. Using the FPI’s projection of chances to win the National Championship, Kansas at 0.9% would become the 4-seed in the Playoffs.
