Not really. The more teams in a playoff, they more teams that will be able make a case they should have been included.
Take a look a the rankings as of today and all the 10-2 and 9-3 teams that would have to be considered in a field of 8. I count at least eleven or twelve teams that could make a case for the second four spots.
Not really. The more teams in a playoff, they more teams that will be able make a case they should have been included.
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But they cant make a claim they are potentially the best team in the nation, but going with 8 guarantees that the best teams are in the playoffs.