What changes is Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin proposing for the College Football Playoff?

Kiffin wants to see the 16 best teams make the CFP, with no automatic bids for conference champions.

How did Clemson perform in the 2022 College Football Playoff?

Clemson was the lowest seed to make the CFP last season, losing 38-24 to Texas in the first round after a 10-3 regular season that included losses to Georgia, Louisville, and South Carolina.

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Ole Miss Coach Kiffin Calls for 16-Team CFP, Criticizes Automatic Bids

Q: Why does Kiffin believe the current CFP format is flawed?

Kiffin referenced a conversation with an SEC coach who said they would prefer playing Clemson's schedule over facing SEC opponents, despite Clemson being the lowest seed to make the CFP last season.

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Summary

Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin wants to expand the CFP to 16 teams, with no automatic bids for conference champions
Kiffin said an SEC coach told him Clemson's schedule was easier than playing SEC teams
Clemson was the lowest seed to make the CFP last season despite 3 regular-season losses

Ole Miss Coach Kiffin Calls for 16-Team CFP, Criticizes Automatic Bids

As discussions continue about expanding the College Football Playoff (CFP), Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin is calling for a 16-team format with no automatic bids for conference champions. In the 2022 season, Kiffin's Ole Miss team (9-3 record) missed the CFP, while Boise State (12-1), Arizona State (11-2), and Clemson (10-3) earned guaranteed bids by winning their respective conferences.

Kiffin believes the current system is flawed, referencing a conversation he had with an SEC coach who said they would prefer playing Clemson's schedule over facing SEC opponents. The Tigers were the lowest seed to make the CFP last season, despite losing three regular-season games to Georgia, Louisville, and South Carolina. Kiffin argues that teams should be selected based on different metrics, including strength of schedule, rather than automatic bids for conference champions.

The CFP is set to move to a straight-seeding format starting in the 2025 season, but Kiffin wants to see the 16 best teams make the tournament, regardless of conference affiliation. He believes the current system can lead to situations where teams with good records in their conferences but weaker schedules earn playoff spots over more deserving teams.

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