Indiana's College Football Playoff experience in 2024 would have been dramatically different if the changes announced for the 2025 playoff had been used.

The College Football Playoff has approved immediate changes to its format for the 12-team model ahead of the 2025 season, and in doing so created a better tournament for the fall while also setting a standard for the ongoing negotiations around 2026 and beyond.

The change means the top four seeds will go to the four highest-ranked teams regardless of their finish within the conference.