A 16-team College Football Playoff model is being considered, featuring five conference champions and 11 at-large teams. The outcome will depend on SEC's decision on scheduling and how the committee ranks teams. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey highlighted the necessity for clearer criteria on ranking decisions, particularly regarding strength of schedule. Athletic directors from the SEC and ACC acknowledge a potential transition to nine conference games if the playoff expansion ensures teams are not penalized for facing tougher opponents. The future structure of playoffs hinges on these critical discussions among conference leaders.
Currently, strength of schedule is not clearly articulated in the committee’s ambiguous protocol, leading some athletic directors to rethink scheduling strategies.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey emphasized the necessity for transparency in the CFP selection process, urging clarity on how teams are ranked based on their competition.
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