#college-football-playoff

#college-football-playoff

If there's one thing we've learned from the debate between the Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 over the future of the College Football Playoff, it's that committees are awful. They get it wrong nearly every year despite the fact that they've mostly gotten it right.

"Do I want to play the game? Hell yeah, I want to play the game," Riley said. "It's one of the reasons I came here. But also, my allegiance and my loyalty is not to Notre Dame and not to anyone else. I'm the head coach of USC."

The College Football Playoff selection process is fraught with potential conflicts of interest, leading to widespread distrust among stakeholders in college football.

The move to a direct seeding model for the College Football Playoff benefits powerhouse conferences like the Big Ten and SEC while disadvantaging others.

The College Football Playoff will switch to a straight seeding model starting in 2025, reserving five spots for conference champions, avoiding previous bye rounds.

"Beginning this fall, the College Football Playoff will adopt a straight seeding model, rewarding the top four teams with a first-round bye, a significant shift from the previous system."

This, in part, is what drove the Colts to select Tuimoloau in the second round of the NFL draft (45th pick) last month, providing them with a player they believe won't shrink at the biggest moments.

Cignetti emphasized the pivotal role of football in shaping the identity and success of Indiana, noting that last year's achievements have instilled a new belief within the fanbase.

Danielson now has a five-year contract averaging $2.2 million, reflecting his success with Boise State that includes a College Football Playoff appearance.

James Pearce Jr., a top defensive player in his class from the University of Tennessee, has officially declared for the 2025 NFL Draft after a strong collegiate career.