The first 12-team Playoff had a lot of great moments. It could also use some tweaks. In the short term, leaders are unlikely to make major changes to the format for the 2025 season. The bigger stuff is more likely to come in 2026, when the new contracts kick in and the SEC and Big Ten basically get to do whatever they want.

It was clear to see the biggest flaw in the current College Football Playoff format was the seeding. The most significant changes from the former CFP format was adding eight teams, granting the five highest-ranked conference champions automatic bids, and giving the four highest-ranked conference champions a first-round bye.