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Who qualifies for the College Football Playoff?

The College Football Playoff (CFP) features 12 teams. They include the five highest-ranked conference champions, which receive guaranteed bids. The remaining seven are the next highest-ranked teams as determined by the CFP committee—which is made up of former players, coaches, and administrators as well as an athletic director from each of the four major conferences (Big Ten, ACC, SEC, and Big 12).