Why seeding for the expanded College Football Playoff isn't as simple as counting from 1 to 12

FILE - Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium, July 25, 2024, in Indianapolis.

FILE - Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore speaks during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium, July 25, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)


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The College Football Playoff expands to from four to 12 teams this season, a massive change that will profoundly impact the sport and how success is defined. The system is also quirky. Here is why seeding for the 12-team playoff won't be as simple as ranking the top dozen teams in the country.

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