For a decade, the four-team College Football Playoff was the center of a very contentious debate among fans of the sport. While many were upset that the same teams were being included, others were frustrated over the teams ranked No.

Promises that the arrival of the 12-team College Football Playoff would make the 2024 season more involving and compelling than any year, ever, turned out to undersell the magnificence of what we're seeing.

If you’re feeling confused about the upcoming playoff season, you’re not alone. Here’s a quick study guide to brush up on the new CFP rules.

These 13 people are on the College Football Playoff selection committee. They placed Tennessee behind Ohio State in the latest CFP poll.

How will the 12 teams be selected? When is the national championship? The answers to all your frequently asked questions about the CFP.

The new CFP format allows more teams to stay in contention for the National Championship. In previous seasons, it was nearly impossible to make the CFP with two losses. Now, teams have a bit more wiggle room and can stay alive deeper into the season.

The College Football Playoff has used a selection committee since its first season in 2014, and that hasn’t changed. A 13-member committee, which has announced its rankings weekly since November, will set the bracket when it unveils the final 12-team rankings on Dec. 8.

Entering the final weekend of the college football season, the playoff picture remains in doubt. Our projection for how the 12-team field shakes out.

Miami’s playoff hopes took a nosedive while Alabama’s got a boost in the last rankings before the College Football Playoff bracket is set next weekend

The committee chose Ohio State in a debate against Tennessee, which could determine the final first-round host on Sunday.