College Football Playoff Expansion Proposal To 12? What Would Have Happened?

A proposal to expand the College Football Playoff to 12 teams is on the table. What would’ve happened if this was the format from the start?

2016: With College Football Playoff Expansion 12-Team Plan

Final 2016 College Football Playoff Rankings Top 12
1. Alabama (SEC Champion)
2. Clemson (ACC Champion)
3. Ohio State
4. Washington (Pac-12 Champion)
5. Penn State (Big Ten Champion)
6. Michigan
7. Oklahoma (Big 12 Champion)
8. Wisconsin
9. USC
10. Colorado
11. Florida State
12. Oklahoma State

Top 3 Left Out
12. Oklahoma Sate
13. Louisville
14. Auburn

2016 College Football Playoff First Round Would’ve Been …
First Round Bye: 1. Alabama, 2. Clemson, 4. Washington, 5. Penn State

15. Western Michigan (MAC Champion) at 3. Ohio State
11. Florida State at 6. Michigan
10. Colorado at 7. Oklahoma
9. USC at 8. Wisconsin

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