Even before Knute Rockne began breaking out the forward pass as a secret weapon, college football's biggest advantage was its element of surprise. Its appeal is basic and wonderful -- built on the uncertainty of the outcome.

If we do get more playoff expansion, it needs to go to 16 teams and stop. Truth be told, the AQ spots reserved for the Power Four were always going to be filled by teams in each of those leagues. We know how the College Football Playoff Selection Committee goes about putting together its rankings every week.