The latest selection committee rankings show that after an unpredictable season, the list of contenders fits nearly neatly into the 12-team bracket.

In theory, the College Football Playoff picture should be getting clearer with just one week remaining in the regular season before the

As recently as a week ago, the SEC was arguing it deserved five teams in this year’s College Football Playoff. There have already been proposals where the league (along with the Big Ten) would get four automatic bids in future years.