College football preview: Our explanation of, and predictions for, the new College Football Playoff
Briefly

The expanded College Football Playoff, moving from four teams to 12, is the most significant change in college football history, affecting competition and fan engagement tremendously.
This playoff expansion will make more games relevant throughout the season, give more teams hope late in the season, and generate ongoing interest.
With CFP expansion, five highest-ranked conference champions earn automatic bids, while the top seven non-champions secure at-large berths, redefining selection procedures.
The four highest-ranked conference champions will be the top-four seeds in the playoff, emphasizing the importance of conference performance for playoff positioning.
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