College Football Playoff Committee Clarifies Evaluation Methods and Game Outcomes
The College Football Playoff issued a statement clarifying that its selection committee uses various measures beyond wins and losses to evaluate teams and cannot change the outcome of games that have already been played.
Harlingen Weslaco Brownsville McAllen, TX, September 17, 2026 — The College Football Playoff (CFP) has released a statement to address common questions regarding its selection process. The statement clarifies that the CFP selection committee employs a comprehensive range of criteria when evaluating teams for inclusion in the playoff.
According to the issued statement, the committee’s assessment extends beyond a team’s win-loss record. While victories and defeats are a significant factor, the committee also considers a variety of other measures in its deliberations. The specific details of these “various measures” were not further elaborated upon in the statement beyond this general acknowledgement.
Furthermore, the CFP statement explicitly addressed the committee’s authority concerning the results of games that have already concluded. It was emphasized that the selection committee does not possess the power to alter the outcomes of contests that have been played and finalized. The committee’s role is to select the top teams based on their performance throughout the season according to the established evaluation criteria.
The clarification aims to provide transparency and a clearer understanding of the decision-making framework used by the committee. The exact date of the statement’s issuance was not provided. Information regarding the specific composition of the selection committee or the names of its members was not included in the summary of the statement.
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