Only four teams remain in the inaugural 12-team College Football Playoff, but this has not stopped ongoing debates about how the format can be improved in the future. One suggestion is to eliminate automatic byes for conference champions.

Paul Finebaum has never been one to shy away from bold takes, especially when it comes to the fate of the SEC. With his knack for stirring the pot, the ESPN an

Paul Finebaum believes the College Football Playoff has been 'amazing' so far as we head into this week's semifinal showdowns.

When the College Football Playoff field was announced, many fans began analyzing which teams received the easiest draws. Some believed it was the No. 5 seed Texas Longhorns (13-2), as they were matched up against the two lowest-ranked conference champions: the No.

The Big Ten and SEC have played five head-to-head games during Bowl Season. The Big Ten is 4-1 in those contests, the only loss being Iowa ‘s 27-24 Music City Bowl loss to Missouri. The conference also boasts two CFP Semifinal participants ( Ohio State, Penn State) to the SEC’s one ( Texas ).

Paul Finebaum compared current conversations around Georgia to another SEC powerhouse with high expectations. On Monday's McElroy and Cubelic in the Morning, Finebaum addressed a perception that the SEC is no longer a dominant entity.

The No. 9 seed Tennessee Volunteers (10-3) made their first-ever playoff appearance. Although their first-round game did not go as planned, as they lost 42-17 to the No. 8 seed Ohio State Buckeyes (12-2), many positives remain to take away from the season.