It’s a 12-team subject for the College Football Playoff. That doesn’t imply the highest 12 groups in Sunday’s ultimate rankings will get into the sector. In reality, that in all probability gained’t occur.
The 5 highest-ranked convention champions are assured spots within the subject, and the subsequent seven highest-ranked groups additionally get in. That means if a number of of the highest-ranked convention champions are ranked decrease than No. 12, among the groups within the high 12 will get bumped from the event.
The expectation this yr is that the Big 12 winner gained’t be ranked within the high 12, so the No. 12 staff – it was Miami in the latest rating – can be out of the event.
Miami quarterback Cam Ward (1) warms up earlier than an NCAA faculty soccer sport in opposition to Georgia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)
Another nuance: the 4 top-ranked convention champions could have the highest 4 seeds. That means Boise State (which nearly definitely gained’t crack the highest 4) can be seeded no worse than No. 4. And Notre Dame, because it isn’t in a convention, can’t be seeded greater than No. 5.
Seeds 1, 2, 3 and 4 get first-round byes. Seeds 5-12 will play first-round video games with 5-8 internet hosting. There isn’t any reseeding; the bracket can be set Sunday afternoon.
The No. 1 seed will play the 8 vs. 9 winner, the No. 2 seed will play the 7 vs. 10 winner, the No. 3 seed will play the 6 vs. 11 winner and the No. 4 seed will play the 5 vs. 12 winner.
