NewzTom Fornelli's College Football Playoff Vibe Check examines whether the Big 12 conference has outsmarted the rest of the field through strategic scheduling and national chaos. These factors have positioned the conference to potentially secure multiple bids in the newly expanded 12-team postseason format.
At the same time, the broader landscape of the playoff race has shifted significantly following unexpected results. Notably, Oregon's postseason aspirations suffered a major setback after the team sustained a sloppy home loss to UCLA.
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