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The Athletic looks at that very question, is the playoff system serving its purpose? Mack Brown sums up the issue the best, saying “The elite teams keep getting better and everyone else is just trying to get noticed.” The playoff is fun and hard to argue the four teams each year aren’t deserving, but it’s also another way to help the rich get richer. Only 6 teams have won a playoff game and four teams have filled 20 of the 28 spots.