The first season of the 12-team playoff format was widely considered a success. During the 2024-2025 season, the new 12-team format was introduced, with automatic byes going to the Power Four conference champions.
Last season, that included Arizona (Big 12), Boise State (Mountain West), Georgia (SEC), and Oregon (Big Ten). While the expanded format was deemed a success, the College Football Playoff Committee determined there were more kinks to work out.
As the CFP Committee continues tweaking the format, the Big Ten has been discussing ideas of its own when it comes to the size of the CFP.