So that even if they have a bunch of 3 loss schools get in, their contenders have to travel north for the first round. My "stars align" guide: GT over UGa for the Dawgs' 3rd loss. Texas over A&M knocks the Aggies out with 4 losses. Texas over UGa in the SECCG. Auburn over Bama knocks the Tide out with 4 losses. Miss State over Ole Miss for the Rebels' 4th L. Vandy over Tenn. The Vols would likely be in the last SEC spot with 3 loses. Clemson over USC. 4th lose for the Cocks and gives Clemson a playoff spot - likely hosting a game. SMU over Cal Miami over Cuse. Then SMU over Miami. If everything happens above the SEC, there is a chance Miami stays in the fold. Iowa State over KState Arizona over ASU. Then Iowa State over BYU next weekend. Purdue over Indiana Michigan over OSU - better chance of me winning PowerBall. USC over ND. Oregon State over Boise State likely knocks the Broncos out if Tulane and UNLV win, and win again in their CCG. That G5 spot could have an unranked team as their rep if Boise drops two games in a row. Would Army eek back in with the AAC championship? That would put my conference champs byes at: #1 OSU #2 Texas #3 SMU #4 Iowa State and the rest of the field. #12 Tulane at #5 Penn State # 11 UGa at #6 Orgeon #10 Tennessee at #7 Clemson #9 ND at #8 Miami I'm sure I'm missing something here, beside that 4 SEC schools will find a way in.