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College Football Playoff expansion winner and losers: Who does it benefit the most?

With the College Football Playoff (CFP) expanding from four teams to 12 this season, the landscape of the sport already looks incredibly different. Gone are the days of one loss sinking a teams’ entire season. Some view that as a positive while others, like myself, view that as a bad thing for the sport.

Today we’re examining who are the winners and losers of the CFP expansion, whether they be specific programs, fan bases or conferences.

Winners

Penn State

Always the bridesmaid, never the bride. That has essentially been the mantra at Penn State since James Franklin took over.