In theory the new changes to how teams are selected for the College Football Playoff sound good. As is often the case, however, the way in which the new guidelines are actually implemented will end up making all the world of difference.
Having recently met, the committee has solidified in writing the ideal of what many college football fans have been asking for. According to a statement released by the committee, more weight will benefit and be placed on the quality of the opponent. The reward is also to be less for wins against a so-called lesser team, while a loss against such competition would result in a far greater penalty.