According to ESPN's Heather Dinich, TV ratings may become a factor in determining automatic College Football Playoff bids.
The NCAA is considering changes to the College Football Playoff format, following the inaugural 12-team playoff event.
Action Network’s Brett McMurphy reported that conference commissioners would have “in-depth discussions” regarding the structure of the 12-team format, particularly when it comes to seeding.
The current seeding process and automatic bids have been a subject of controversy, with the Ohio State Buckeyes being a notable example as the National Championship winners with a No. seed.
Author's summary: TV ratings may influence College Football Playoff bids.