The biggest topic of discussion in college football over the last few weeks has been what will happen to the College Football Playoff. The Big Ten and the SEC want control over the playoff, but neither has been able to reach an agreement on its future. Expansion is coming, but after missing the most recent deadline to expand, the College Football Playoff will stay at 12 teams for next season. The College Football Playoff format has already come under scrutiny, and McMurphy said he does not buy this explanation because the blame lies squarely with the Big Ten and the SEC. The SEC wants a 16-team playoff with five automatic bids for conference champions and 11 at-large bids.