The College Football Playoff (CFP) is expanding from a four-team to a 12-team format starting in 2024, following criticism of last year's selection process. The new format will include the top five conference champions and seven at-large teams, leading to more playoff games and extending the season. The first rankings for this expanded playoff will be released on November 5, 2024. The expansion aims to address past controversies like the exclusion of undefeated teams but raises concerns over transparency and potential discontent among teams just missing the cut. Kansas State remains in contention for the playoff, needing to win its remaining games to secure a spot. The CFP committee, now led by new executive director Rich Clark, will continue using a 13-member panel with a computer analytics system to determine rankings.