I glanced over some youtube summary last night of all this and the message was "The rich get richer", I turned to something else at that point. I think it sums it up.
At least TCU crashed the party last season, that could be considered one good sign, in a sense (the denoument was not great). But if asked how some "second tier" team can make the CFP, one can point to that one at least (and Cincy). With 12 teams, ...
What does it all mean? Will there be some point when I personally eschew CFB as being the NFL Minor Leagues and not worth watching? Is it better now than in 1965 when The Bear would sign players just to keep them away from opponents? Bag men? "Escorts" on day visits who did more than escort?