Overview

• The College Football Playoff expands from 4 to 12 teams, providing more opportunities for diverse teams to compete.
• Several conferences have realigned, with the Big Ten, SEC, Big 12, and ACC all adding new teams.
• The Pac-12 has dissolved, with remaining teams seeking new conference affiliations.
• New rules include in-helmet communication for players and a two-minute warning at the end of each half.
• Players and coaches express optimism about the expanded playoff system and its potential impact on the sport.