Texas and Penn State were both ranked in the top-four last year, but because of the format, they did not receive byes into the next round of the CFP. With these new rules that are expected to be put in place, the Longhorns and Nittany Lions would've gotten the bye.

After last year's 12-team CFP gave byes to the four most highly ranked conference champions, this year's will not.

Clemson would have remained the No. 12 seed after winning the ACC because the selection committee ranked the Tigers at No. 16.