The College Football Playoff field will consist of 12 teams, with the top five conference champions guaranteed spots and the next seven highest-ranked teams also gaining entry. This format means that if any of the top conference champions are ranked below No. 12, some higher-ranked teams will be left out. The Big 12 winner is expected to fall outside the top 12, potentially knocking out the No. 12 team (currently Miami). The top four conference champions will receive the top four seeds, with the remaining teams seeded accordingly. Teams seeded 1-4 will receive first-round byes, while teams seeded 5-12 will play first-round games with 5-8 hosting. There will be no reseeding, and the bracket will be finalized on Sunday afternoon. The No. 1 seed will face the 8 vs. 9 winner, the No. 2 seed will play the 7 vs. 10 winner, the No. 3 seed will go up against the 6 vs. 11 winner, and the No. 4 seed will match up against the 5 vs. 12 winner. The tournament format ensures an exciting and competitive post-season for college football fans.
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