Year 2 of the College Football Playoff brings no significant changes to the process:
The top-four teams, as picked by a selection committee, will participate in the semifinals (this season: the Orange and Cotton bowls).The committee will also slot teams into the remaining games that make up the so-called New Year's Six.The Pac-12 and Big Ten champions are contracted for the Rose Bowl. If either team jumps into the semifinals, the Rose will be assigned a replacement from the same league.The semifinals, by the way, are on New Year's Eve.My predictions:Fiesta: Cincinnati vs. Oregon.Comment: Bearcats earn the Group of 5 berth (top-ranked team from outside the five major conferences).