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Originally Posted by DaKCMan AP
Sure it is.
In 2006 only OSU, UF, and Michigan were discussed as title-worth and then there are the "individuals" who wanted Boise St too. (3-4 teams)
2007 was a complete mess, even with an 8-team playoff.
In 2008 there were only 4 teams with 1-loss or less (Boise State excluded since they lost to undefeated Utah). (4 teams)
In 2009 there were 5 undefeated teams - Alabama, Texas, Cincinnati, TCU, and Boise State.
In 2010 there were only 3 undefeated teams. (3 teams)
In 2011 there were only 4 1-loss or less teams (1-loss Boise State & Houston excluded). (4 teams)
Does a 4 team playoff solve everything? No. But, in most years it's enough - and those years where it may seem like more is needed it's debatable.
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The problem is that a 4-team playoff is fine when you look at the FIRST ROUND matchups, but mathematically 4 teams isn't enough to create good SECOND ROUND matchups.
Who wouldn't want to see Alabama, Georgia, Louisville, Oregon, Texas A&M, and Stanford in a playoff right now?