College Football Playoff Rankings reaction: Alabama getting too much love, how did Indiana lose during a bye?

First reported by CBS Sports at Tue 10:14 PM · 4 outlets in all

1. EssentiallySports36mCollege Football’s $1.7 Billion Playoff Expansion: Who Wins and Who Loses?The College Football Playoff will expand from 12 to 24 teams starting in 2027. To make this happen, the CFP has signed a new five-year deal with ESPN worth nearly $1.7 billion. But is this deal really worth the hype? Here is what the deal means: But more than anything, it’s a financial investment, as
2. Sports Illustrated2hWhat Indiana's Drop in College Football Playoff Rankings Really Means for HoosiersIndiana fell five spots in the latest College Football Playoff rankings despite having a bye week. But the Hoosiers still control their postseason fate.
3. Yahoo Sports6hIndiana football was a ‘victim’ of its bye week. Why IU tumbled in CFP rankingsIndiana football’s recent offensive struggles have become a CFP concern as the Hoosiers dropped five spots to No. 9 despite a bye week.
4. CBS Sports13hCollege Football Playoff Rankings reaction: Alabama getting too much love, how did Indiana lose during a bye?The College Football Playoff committee is swinging big in 2026 with at least three moves they've never made before, including a stunning drop for idle Indiana