The College Football Playoff Committee released its newest rankings Tuesday night and BYU checked in at 12, up one spot from last week. If the season ended today, BYU would likely be one spot out of a New Year’s six bowl right behind #11 Michigan State.
With just conference championship weekend remaining, does BYU have a shot at a NY6? Yes, but it’s unlikely. Below is what would need to happen.
First, remember the following automatic bids for conferences. Some of these will come in handy later:
- Pac-12 and Big Ten to the Rose Bowl
- ACC automatic qualifier, no specific bowl
- Highest ranked Group of 5 champ automatic qualifier, no specific bowl
BYU needs to have A LOT to break its way and then the committee to vote favorably towards BYU when the final rankings come out Sunday.