Year 1 of the 12-team College Football Playoff is coming to a close. Was the expansion a success?
Briefly

The 12-team Playoff, the expanded Playoff, has already led to improvement, and I think it will lead to more. Despite hiccups related to seeding and scheduling, stakeholders have pronounced the first year a success.
The product gained momentum as the tournament unfolded. The number of average viewers nearly doubled from the first round to the semifinals, proving a much greater appeal through the expanded format.
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