Auburn got jobbed due to their non-conference schedule. It sucks I suppose but OU beat everyone that they were supposed to and were lucky enough to start the season ranked higher.
There's no other way to do this than to scrap the bowls and have a playoff of the top 8 teams. A team has to win 3 games and then they are the champs. You play throughout November and early December with the champs playing on NY's day.
Looks like they've lined up mighty Ball State for next year.
I agree except I would have the playoffs start in January just like the NFL. I would do the Top 12 teams.