24 CFP alternative

I think the biggest problem in college football today isn't the playoff size, it's that conferences have become so large that it's difficult to accurately compare teams and conference strength. My goal isn't to add more playoff teams. My goal is to create more meaningful regular-season games, more direct comparisons between conferences, and fewer decisions based on rankings, reputation, or committee opinions. Proposal Split each Power Four conference into two subdivisions of roughly 7-9 teams. Every team plays all teams within its subdivision. This guarantees subdivision standings are determined directly on the field. A 12-game schedule would consist of: 7-8 subdivision games 2-3 cross-conference games against a paired subdivision from another Power Four conference 2 flex games for rivalries, independents, regional opponents, or Group of Five matchups Example: Big Ten East plays SEC West SEC West later plays SEC East during championship week Big Ten East plays Big Ten West during championship week This creates a national web of connected opponents rather than isolated schedules Championship week becomes a placement week: #1 vs #1 for the conference championship #2 vs #2 #3 vs #3 and so on Conference strength is measured through: Head-to-head cross-conference record Championship week placement-game results Capped point differential as a tiebreaker Group of Five Split G5 conferences into subdivisions as well. Teams play their subdivision schedule first. Subdivision winners enter a midseason G5 tournament. The final two remaining teams earn playoff spots. Teams then finish the year with their remaining flex games. Why I Prefer This Over a 24-Team Playoff Makes the regular season more valuable, not less. Creates more direct comparisons between conferences. Gives G5 teams a clear path to the playoff. Reduces reliance on subjective rankings. Preserves rivalry games. Helps measure conference strength through actual results. Ensures playoff spots are earned on the field rather than debated in a committee room.