College Football Playoff Clarifies Selection Committee’s Evaluation Process

Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, September 17, 2026 — The College Football Playoff (CFP) has released a statement to address and clarify the methodology employed by its selection committee. The statement emphasizes that the committee’s evaluation process involves a multifaceted approach to ranking teams, extending beyond simple win-loss records.

According to the clarification, a core principle of the committee’s evaluation is the understanding that past game outcomes are immutable historical facts and cannot be altered. This foundational point underscores the objective nature of reviewing game results.

Beyond the final score, the CFP’s statement indicates that the selection committee considers a variety of metrics and qualitative factors when assessing teams. These measures are designed to provide a comprehensive view of a team’s performance and overall strength throughout the season. While the summary does not specify the exact nature or names of these “multiple measures,” it confirms that the evaluation is not solely based on a team’s number of victories or defeats.

The clarification aims to provide greater transparency regarding the complex decisions made by the committee, which ultimately determine the four teams invited to compete in the College Football Playoff semifinals. The exact composition of these additional evaluation criteria has not been detailed in the provided summary.

The selection committee is tasked with ranking teams based on their season-long performance, strength of schedule, head-to-head results, and other factors determined by the committee members. The recent statement serves to reiterate these principles without introducing new selection criteria.

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