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

On-campus games
In the 12-team playoff format, the four best-seeded teams receive a first-round bye and advance directly to the … See more

Selection Committee
The College Football Playoff Selection Committee consists of 13 members who generally serve … See more

Background
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 … See more

2013–2024
In 2013, the television broadcast rights to all six CFP bowls and the National Championship were acquired by ESPN through the … See more

In 2012, ESPN reportedly agreed to pay about $7.3 billion over 12 years for broadcasting rights to all seven games, an average of about $608 million per year. That includes $215 … See more