The College Football Playoff format has been a big question following the 2024-25 postseason.
The Big Ten has been strongly in favor of its conference and the SEC having four automatic qualifiers in the playoffs while the ACC and Big 12 have two each. Unless the SEC adds a ninth conference game to its regular season schedule, the Big Ten is adamant about its preferred format.
Originally, the SEC agreed with the Big Ten, pushing for four automatic qualifiers, but SEC coaches ultimately announced they were not in favor and preferred a 16-team bracket with the remaining two Power Four conferences.