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18-team CFPFan

Why I chose “Keep 12 teams”

I like how the current format rewards only 4 teams with a bye. I don’t think a double bye week would be as big of an advantage as you could go 3-4 weeks without playing a game depending on the schedule and if you’re Notre Dame or not. Additionally I think the expansion of on-campus games to the quarterfinals would cause the top 4 spots in the current format to become even more important as it would guarantee a home game after your bye week, instead of having to travel for a neutral site game which could be anywhere in the country (below mason dixon line).

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Conference championshipsFan

Five Conference Champs Is Good for College Football

I think five conference champions should receive automatic CFP access, especially if the playoff expands to 18 teams. Guaranteeing at least one spot for a non-Power Four champion gives more programs a legitimate path to the playoff without giving conference champions too many automatic bids. The exact setup depends on the final format, but I think keeping that broader access is good for college football as a whole.

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