So some takeaways:
I think the 6 at-large teams, which most think is too many, is less about the SEC and B1G and more about ND. It's the only way the Irish can make the playoff, so they're going to want as much leeway as possible. Basically, as long as ND is in the top 10, they'll make this playoff.
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It both gives the G5 a seat at the table AND guarantees they'll never win a NC. It's like the Joker's hand-buzzer in the original Batman movie: let's shake hands....and now you're dead.
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It specifies the top 6 conference champions, which I hadn't noticed or wasn't included before....so if you're a 2-loss P5 champ, you're going to be biting your nails and watching some late-season G5 football. As it is now, you already know you're out.