College Football Playoff is only a Nine-Team Playoff

Name: College Football Playoff is only a Nine-Team Playoff
Uploaded: 2026-04-22T17:59:38Z
Duration: 40 s
Description: Colin Cowherd discusses the real momentum behind an expanded College Football Playoff. He argues that despite the move to a 12-team format, it effectively becomes a nine-team playoff because two spots are designated for "level teams" like James Madison, and Notre Dame is almost guaranteed a spot if they achieve a top 10 ranking.

The Herd with Colin Cowherd · FS1 · Apr 22, 2026 · 40s

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Colin Cowherd discusses the real momentum behind an expanded College Football Playoff. He argues that despite the move to a 12-team format, it effectively becomes a nine-team playoff because two spots are designated for "level teams" like James Madison, and Notre Dame is almost guaranteed a spot if they achieve a top 10 ranking.