If you've watched any college football at all this season, you've almost certainly been inundated with discussion about the College Football Playoff, which expands to 12 teams from four for the first time in 2024.

The Nittany Lions are No. 6 in the first rankings, which would mean a home playoff game in December at Beaver Stadium.

So, it could be seven at-large bids and then one more conference champion, or simply eight at-large bids. The CFP committee will determine the exact breakdown of the field. At the very least, this new format guarantees that at least one Group of 5 team makes the field.