How does the College Football Playoff System Work

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College Football Playoff System

How are the College Football Playoffs be set up?

The College Football playoff expanded to 12 teams beginning with the 2024-2025 season. The six highest ranked conference champions will receive automatic bids. The next six highest ranked teams will also make the playoffs. Teams will be seeded 1 through 12. The four highest ranked conference champions will be seeded 1 through 4, and receive byes in the first round. The tournament will be a single elimination, knockout style tournament. Directly below on the left side is our Printable College Football Playoff Bracket and to the right is our large 24" x 32" Football Square Grid which can be used for the bowl games or any game of the season!