College Football Playoff byes aren't the problem: Quarterfinal results prove flawed system as primary issue

All four teams who earned byes suffered early exits, but that's no reason to single out the concept of byes as the main problem

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College football bowl games, expanded playoff dates and times

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How the Top-Seeded Teams Tumbled in the College Football Playoff

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College Football Playoff grades: Ohio State earns A+, Georgia gets 'C-' in quarterfinals report card

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College Football Playoff: What's next for Georgia, Oregon, Arizona State, Boise State after quarterfinal exits

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The New College Football Playoff System Is Flawed. Boise State Showed That.

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CFP quarterfinal reactions: Penn State advances & G5 officially OUT with Boise State loss | College Football Power Hour

Caroline Fenton, Jason Fitz and Adam Breneman break down Penn State's 31-14 victory vs. Boise State in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.
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College Football Playoff byes aren't the problem: Quarterfinal results prove flawed system as primary issue

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