12 team playoff (2022 teams)

[Redmich]

if the playoffs were 12 today - here would be your teams as no one near the cut line lost

Top 4 byes (highest ranked conf champs)

(1)Georgia - (2)Mich - (3)Clemson - (4)KSU (Utah possibly replace KSU but they were behind them in the last rankings)

Next 8 not seeded

Utah
USC
Osu
Penn St
Tcu
Bama
Tenn
Tulane - top G5 - replaces Washington who would have been in as the 12 seed

would likely have OSU (5) playing Tulane (12) with the winner getting KSU



2 pac
3 BIG
3 sec
2 big 12
1 acc
1 G5

 

[SuperBigFan]

Anyone trying to say this would not be fun...is lying.

 

[Redmich]

would be fun

with the teams joining power 5 conferences - the G5 pool is going to get severely depleted

 

[STUCKNKS]

would be fun

with the teams joining power 5 conferences - the G5 pool is going to get severely depleted

And no way TCU plays Georgia like they should because nobody wants to see a M vs Ohio St re-match.
1. Georgia
2. Michigan
3. Ohio St
4. TCU
Note: I would have Alabama or Tennessee @ #4.

 

[Redmich]

And no way TCU plays Georgia like they should because nobody wants to see a M vs Ohio St re-match.
1. Georgia
2. Michigan
3. Ohio St
4. TCU
Note: I would have Alabama or Tennessee @ #4.

in the 12 team format for 2024 and 2025- the top 4 ranked conf champions get byes

you have to be a conf champion to get a bye

 

[Redscarlet]

And no way TCU plays Georgia like they should because nobody wants to see a M vs Ohio St re-match.
1. Georgia
2. Michigan
3. Ohio St
4. TCU
Note: I would have Alabama or Tennessee @ #4.

I want to see a Michigan Ohio St matchup.. Why the hell not.

#1 Georgia vs #4 TCU
#2 Michigan vs #3 Ohio State

 

[STUCKNKS]

I want to see a Michigan Ohio St matchup.. Why the hell not.

#1 Georgia vs #4 TCU
#2 Michigan vs #3 Ohio State

Because TCU will get beat 63-7

 

[Redscarlet]

Because TCU will get beat 63-7

I guess we’ll find out won’t we..

 

[HominidHusker]

I want to see a Michigan Ohio St matchup.. Why the hell not.

#1 Georgia vs #4 TCU
#2 Michigan vs #3 Ohio State

So depending on conference alignments or lackthereof, it seems possible two teams could play each other 3 times in one season? That’d be something wild. The good news is best of 3 is better than splitting games.

 

[konaki]

And no way TCU plays Georgia like they should because nobody wants to see a M vs Ohio St re-match.
1. Georgia
2. Michigan
3. Ohio St
4. TCU
Note: I would have Alabama or Tennessee @ #4.

Yeah but that's what will probably happen, the playoffs do need to be expanded maybe not 12. The problem with playing so many additional games for some teams is that football is a brutal game and young kids run a big risk of ending careers before they get started. Bottom line is college football is a big business for most elite universities and elite athletes. I feel education for many elite student athletes is becoming secondary, money is the name of the game, playing college sports is a means to an end.

 

[Redmich]

I really hope they play first round games on campuses

 

[STUCKNKS]

So depending on conference alignments or lackthereof, it seems possible two teams could play each other 3 times in one season? That’d be something wild. The good news is best of 3 is better than splitting games.

True

 

[STUCKNKS]

I really hope they play first round games on campuses

I like this!

 

[STUCKNKS]

Yeah but that's what will probably happen, the playoffs do need to be expanded maybe not 12. The problem with playing so many additional games for some teams is that football is a brutal game and young kids run a big risk of ending careers before they get started. Bottom line is college football is a big business for most elite universities and elite athletes. I feel education for many elite student athletes is becoming secondary, money is the name of the game, playing college sports is a means to an end.

Yep. 12 teams probably too many

 

[Swiv3D]

I feel education for many elite student athletes is becoming secondary, money is the name of the game, playing college sports is a means to an end.

Lol, it always has been dude

 

[Redscarlet]

Yep. 12 teams probably too many

Pay attention today who is ranked 9th-12th that didn’t win their CCG but have 3 losses..

 

[Mack In Motion]

Lol, it always has been dude

 

[STUCKNKS]

I guess we’ll find out won’t we..

Unfortunately no. If tcu is left in, no way they stick them 4th and playing Georgia.

 

[Redscarlet]

Unfortunately no. If tcu is left in, no way they stick them 4th and playing Georgia.

Why should Michigan have the easier game against TCU if their not #1 ?

 

[konaki]

Lol, it always has been dude

Lol, it always has been dude

Yeah I know, you're not telling me something new. I posted this just to express my feelings on the matter not to try and educate you.

 

[HuskerOH_rivals315145]

And no way TCU plays Georgia like they should because nobody wants to see a M vs Ohio St re-match.
1. Georgia
2. Michigan
3. Ohio St
4. TCU
Note: I would have Alabama or Tennessee @ #4.

We know, you made it abundantly clear.

 

[HuskerOH_rivals315145]

I think the first 2 rounds should be on campus. The last 2 in bowl games

 

[bama_husker]

would likely have OSU (5) playing Tulane (12) with the winner getting KSU

Or TCU. The three seed in the current system would be the 5 in the proposed format with two lower ranked conference winners moving ahead.

 

[RealTucoSalamanca]

In 2024, the first round games will be played on campus, or at the higher seed’s venue of choice. After that, they start incorporating bowl games for the quarter and semi finals. The championship game, like now, will be bid out and awarded to the highest bidder.

2024-25	2025-26
Quarterfinals	Fiesta, Peach, Rose, Sugar	Cotton, Orange, Rose, Sugar
Semifinals	Cotton, Orange	Fiesta, Peach
National Championship	Atlanta (Jan. 20, 2025)	Miami (Jan. 19,

 

[saluno22]

I think the first 2 rounds should be on campus. The last 2 in bowl games

Agree, eight teams get a home game. Making teams travel for three straight neutral site games (four for some who play in CCGs) is ridiculous.

 

[Redscarlet]

I think the first 2 rounds should be on campus. The last 2 in bowl games

Not going to happen, all the NY6 bowls want part of the action..

 

[moralvictories]

if the playoffs were 12 today - here would be your teams as no one near the cut line lost

Top 4 byes (highest ranked conf champs)

(1)Georgia - (2)Mich - (3)Clemson - (4)KSU (Utah possibly replace KSU but they were behind them in the last rankings)

Next 8 not seeded

Utah
USC
Osu
Penn St
Tcu
Bama
Tenn
Tulane - top G5 - replaces Washington who would have been in as the 12 seed

would likely have OSU (5) playing Tulane (12) with the winner getting KSU



2 pac
3 BIG
3 sec
2 big 12
1 acc
1 G5

Put Tulane at #4 since they beat K-State.

 

[bama_husker]

In 2024, the first round games will be played on campus, or at the higher seed’s venue of choice. After that, they start incorporating bowl games for the quarter and semi finals. The championship game, like now, will be bid out and awarded to the highest bidder.

2024-25	2025-26
Quarterfinals	Fiesta, Peach, Rose, Sugar	Cotton, Orange, Rose, Sugar
Semifinals	Cotton, Orange	Fiesta, Peach
National Championship	Atlanta (Jan. 20, 2025)	Miami (Jan. 19,

I have not read if they decided the timing: I guess first round mid December, quarterfinals around NYD, semis about 10 days later, championship about the 20th.

 

[RealTucoSalamanca]

I have not read if they decided the timing: I guess first round mid December, quarterfinals around NYD, semis about 10 days later, championship about the 20th.

The first round will take place around Dec 21, quarterfinals and semi final dates will be announced later. The final will be Jan 20.

If I had to venture a guess the quarters will be Dec 31 and Jan 1 and the semifinals on Jan 11.

That is 10 days between games.

 

[BleedRed78]

update based on just released rankings

1. Georgia 2. Michigan 3. Utah. 4 Clemson

5 v 12. TCU v Tulane - winner plays Clemson
6 v 11. OSU v KSU - winner plays Utah
7 v 10. Ala v Penn St -- winner plays Michigan
8 v 9. Tenn v USC -- winner plays Georgia


I think if we had a 12 team playoff this year - OSU would have been the 5 seed as I think the committee wanted to avoid Mich and OSU in the semifinal this year

Looks legit. All premier names except for maybe Tulane and TCU. I wasn't a fan of 12 (wanted 8) but this might actually be kinda neat.

 

[redwine65]

say no to bi teams

 

[bama_husker]

update based on just released rankings

1. Georgia 2. Michigan 3. Utah. 4 Clemson

5 v 12. TCU v Tulane - winner plays Clemson
6 v 11. OSU v KSU - winner plays Utah
7 v 10. Ala v Penn St -- winner plays Michigan
8 v 9. Tenn v USC -- winner plays Georgia


I think if we had a 12 team playoff this year - OSU would have been the 5 seed as I think the committee wanted to avoid Mich and OSU in the semifinal this year

From what I see with full final poll:

1. Georgia 2. Michigan 3. Clemson 4. Utah

5 v 12. TCU hosts Tulane - winner plays Utah
6 v 11. OSU hosts PSU - winner plays Clemson
7 v 10. Ala hosts USC -- winner plays Michigan
8 v 9. Tenn hosts KSU -- winner plays Georgia

Georgia looks to have the much easier half of the bracket, while the other side would have OSU, Clemson, Alabama and Michigan. Wouldn't count out any of those.

 

[Redmich]

From what I see with full final poll:

1. Georgia 2. Michigan 3. Clemson 4. Utah

5 v 12. TCU hosts Tulane - winner plays Utah
6 v 11. OSU hosts PSU - winner plays Clemson
7 v 10. Ala hosts USC -- winner plays Michigan
8 v 9. Tenn hosts KSU -- winner plays Georgia

Georgia looks to have the much easier half of the bracket, while the other side would have OSU, Clemson, Alabama and Michigan. Wouldn't count out any of those.

Thanks for the corrections

 

[HuskerOH_rivals315145]

Not going to happen, all the NY6 bowls want part of the action..

Top 4 teams have bye. The remaining 8 play and winners play top 4. These 2 rounds are at home stadiums. The remaining 2 games are played like they are now.

 

[Redmich]

Top 4 teams have bye. The remaining 8 play and winners play top 4. These 2 rounds are at home stadiums. The remaining 2 games are played like they are now.

The top 4 conf champions get byes
Utah and Clemson would have byes this year

 

[HuskerOH_rivals315145]

The top 4 conf champions get byes
Utah and Clemson would have byes this year

I would not be disappointed if CCG games go away, and they may need to in this format. Take the committee's selections of 1-12 and play the bracket like they do for all the other sports. If there is a tie for a conference title, then you have co-champs...