College Football Playoff projections: How will the selection committee treat Boise State relative to the top teams in the Big 12 and ACC?

Expansion of the College Football Playoff is arguably the greatest competitive change in the sport’s history — more significant than the move from the Bowl Championship Series to the four-team CFP a decade ago. Each week, the Hotline will dive into the 12-team playoff race with a look at the frontrunners, bubble teams and key developments across the landscape.

The third College Football Playoff rankings of 2024, scheduled for release Tuesday at 4 p.m. on ESPN, should include significant changes following losses by No.