From its formation in 2014 to the end of the 2023 season, the College Football Playoff has used a four-team knockout … See more

In the 12-team playoff format, the four best-seeded teams receive a first-round bye and advance directly to the quarterfinals.
The teams seeded 5–12 will play first-round games hosted by the better seed, either at their home … See more

The College Football Playoff Selection Committee consists of 13 members who generally serve three-year terms, although some initial 2013 selections served two- and four-year terms "to achieve a rotation" of members. … See more

The Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) is the only National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) sport for which the NCAA does not sanction a yearly championship event. As such, it is sometimes … See more

Due to the increased emphasis on strength of schedule, teams have considered playing more challenging opponents during the non-conference portion of their schedules. Some teams have traditionally played thre… See more

In 2013, the television broadcast rights to all six CFP bowls and the National Championship were acquired by ESPN through at least the 2025–26 season. ESPN then reached 12-year agreements to retain right… See more