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Nine weeks into the season, we still have dozens of teams in College Football Playoff contention, and that makes every week an adventure.

From the moment the 12-team format was announced, my immediate reaction was that the regular season would have so many more meaningful games. More teams would have a tangible goal beyond just making a bowl game. At the same time, name-image-likeness money and the transfer portal flattened the top of the sport, creating closer games and more crowded conference races.

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