The cfp automatic bid dilemma the primary reason a duke victory would cause such chaos is the change in the cfp format According to a report from ross dellenger, big 12 and acc leadership are wary that changes to the 2025 format will set the tone for 2026 and beyond. The decision by the college football playoff to snub notre dame in favor of miami could result in the format undergoing more change, espn broadcaster chris fowler has suggested.
Still, this format is bound to hurt big 12 and acc programs as it reduces their chance of receiving a bye week. The college football playoff is moving to a straight seeding model Yahoo sports' ross dellenger reported thursday that the cfp will be adopting straight seeding.
The acc having a flawed champion has led to two group of 5 teams making the playoff, not because they're the best teams, but because the format allows them to make the field.
