The powers that be have announced that the College Football Playoff (CFP) will indeed expand to a 12-team format beginning in 2024.
To say that this is a seismic change to the sport we all know and love would be an understatement.
The powers that be have announced that the College Football Playoff (CFP) will indeed expand to a 12-team format beginning in 2024.
This isn’t your grandfather’s version of college football, that much is certain.
What do we make of this shift as it relates to Notre Dame?
Does this help or hurt them in pursuit of their first championship since 1988?
Let’s explore some of the most interesting parts of this new setup as it pertains to the Irish.
In a 12-team playoff setup, there is no doubt that all teams,
including the Irish, have a better chance of making the tournament in any given year
compared to the previous 2-team BCS format and current 4-team CFP format.
it is much harder to actually win a championship because teams will have to win 3 games in a row and in Notre Dame’s case,
4 in a row since the Irish are ineligible for a first-round bye due to lack of a conference title game.
This is a double-edged sword. Easier access but a harder path once it’s gained.