The college football season has finally dwindled down to the final game -- Monday's national championship between Alabama and Georgia.
With the 2021 season nearly in the rearview mirror, it's time to look at the questions facing college football's postseason as we forecast its future.
What will the playoff field look like in five years? What's the best way to ensure the top players stick around for bowl games? And what other issues should fans be considering when it comes to the postseason?
The ESPN college football staff attempts to answer all these questions ahead of the national championship game.