Boise State Secures First-Round Bye in CFP

Boise State has secured the fourth and final first-round bye in the College Football Playoff rankings, moving ahead of BYU after the latter's loss to Kansas. Boise State's rise to No. 12 was bolstered by strong performances, including a win against San Jose State, and their ranking as the fourth-highest conference champion. The current playoff picture features Oregon, Texas, and Miami as the other teams with first-round byes, while BYU, despite being the fifth-best conference leader, will play in the first round. This development has led to discontent among SEC and Big 12 supporters, with the SEC's Georgia notably left out of a bye position. There are three more weeks of rankings before the final bracket is announced on December 8, setting the stage for college football's first 12-team playoff.