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?

2017: With College Football Playoff Expansion 12-Team Plan

Final 2017 College Football Playoff Rankings Top 12
1. Clemson (ACC Champion)
2. Oklahoma (Big 12 Champion)
3. Georgia (SEC Champion)
4. Alabama
5. Ohio State (Big Ten Champion)
6. Wisconsin
7. Auburn
8. USC (Pac-12 Champion)
9. Penn State
10. Miami
11. Washington
12. UCF (AAC Champion)

Top 3 Left Out
13. Stanford
14. Notre Dame
15. TCU

2017 College Football Playoff First Round Would’ve Been …
First Round Bye: 1. Clemson, 2 Oklahoma, 3. Georgia, 5. Ohio State

12. UCF at 4. Alabama
11. Washington at 6. Wisconsin
10. Miami at 7. Auburn
9. Penn State at 8. USC

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