College Football 2024: Expanded Playoff and Realignment Redefine the Season

The new 12-team playoff format and major conference shifts promise a transformative year in college football.

The 12-team playoff format replaces the previous four-team system, tripling the number of qualifying teams.
Conference realignment sees former Pac-12 teams joining the Big Ten, Big 12, and ACC, altering traditional rivalries.
Major conferences now span coast-to-coast, challenging regional alliances that defined the sport for decades.
Top teams like Georgia, Ohio State, and Michigan are early favorites in the revamped playoff structure.
The Heisman Trophy race is wide open, with several quarterbacks among the top contenders.