The new metric 'rewards teams defeating high-quality opponents while minimizing the penalty for losing to such a team.'

The College Football Playoff selection committee announced it will place more emphasis on strength of schedule this year when determining the 12-team field.

Year in and year out, fans and analysts alike question the College Football Playoff selection committee’s every decision. More often than not, a potential contender gets snubbed from the playoffs, whereas big-market teams often make the cut.