According to ESPN's Heather Dinich, TV ratings may become a factor in determining automatic College Football Playoff bids.
The NCAA is considering changes to the College Football Playoff format, following the inaugural 12-team playoff event.
Conference commissioners have been discussing the structure of the 12-team format, particularly when it comes to seeding, since the second round of the first-ever 12-team CFP.
Author's summary: TV ratings may influence College Football Playoff bids.