The first 12-team College Football Playoff will feature SMU but not Alabama, showcasing a new format with expanded opportunities for various programs.
Committee chairman Warde Manuel emphasized that a significant debate existed regarding Alabama's ranking, as the selection committee weighed their losses to unranked teams against SMU's undefeated conference record.
The initial seeding positions Oregon at No. 1, with SEC champion Georgia and other conference champions also receiving first-round byes, highlighting the playoff's new structure.
First-round matchups will be held at campus sites before transitioning to traditional bowl games, reshaping the college football postseason experience.
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