The case for the expanded 12-team College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff will expand to 12 teams beginning with the 2024 season. The four highest-ranked conference champions will receive byes, while the next four lowest-seeded seeds will host first-round games. Quarterfinals and semifinals will rotate among the Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowls, Fiesta Bowl's, Orange Bowl and Cotton Bowl.

The College Football Playoff should be expanded to 12 teams. It would bring unpredictable outcomes to the sport. The appeal of playoff games being played on campuses cannot be overstated. This year, 43 bowl games will be played. They will feature teams with losing records playing in front of half-empty stadiums. There is a difference between the atmosphere inside and outside the stadium. I understand the romanticism attached to writing a letter, but I'd rather see a loved one immediately via FaceTime. iReport.com. For more information, visit collegefootballplayoff.org.

The Giants are in a playoff drought. The Commanders (7-5) have won six of their past seven games. If the Giants lose, Seattle will be favored in four of the final six games of regular season. Mike White will play well against the Vikings (9-2). If Jets lose at Minnesota (8-4), it won't reveal much about their playoff chances. The former fifth-round pick could again be set up for success against Vikings’ 32nd-ranked pass defense.

The U.S. Men's National Team will play against the Netherlands on Saturday. They are underdogs. Three of the top 10 favorites have already been eliminated. Saudi Arabia’s triumph over Argentina and Japan and Morocco's success in the group stage were surprises.

Cameroon needs a win against Brazil to advance. Cristiano Ronaldo needs to score more goals to reach the last 16. Christian Pulisic is responsible for the United States' only two goals in three games.

The Netherlands is susceptible to an upset from the Americans. Argentina came through in back-to-back must-win games to keep Lionel Messi's first World Cup triumph within reach. France looked the part in the group stage. Brazil is the tournament favorite.