The 2024 men's NCAA tournament is well underway. Before the Sweet 16 tips off Thursday evening, it's fun to consider which schools left in the tournament could also make a run for the 2024 College Football Playoff.
Not every tournament team works here—Creighton, Gonzaga and Marquette, for instance, don't have football teams, so they can't be included. But there are a few teams that could make a legitimate run at the CFP next season.
College football's postseason is expanding to 12 teams this season, which means more chances for certain teams to make it in with one, two or even three losses.