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GRAPEVINE, Texas — Setting the 12-team bracket for the expanded college football playoff won't be the same as ranking the top 12 teams. That could be a shocker for some fans and teams. The four-highest-ranked conference champions are guaranteed the top four seeds and first-round byes. That makes it possible for the second-ranked team being no higher than the No. 5 seed. And it could mean some teams ranked in the top 12 getting left out of the 12-team playoff. The CFP does its first weekly top 25 ranking November 5. The playoff bracket will be revealed Dec. 8.
