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The expanded College Football Playoff changed just about everything.

Not only did it open the door for more teams to get into the dance, but it also expanded the margin for error among the elite programs.

Gone are the days when a second loss eliminates a Power 4 team from the playoff picture.

By opening up the race for the playoff and, therefore, the national championship, the 12-team tournament has also made it a lot more appealing to take some shots on bigger prices to win the natty.

While it’s more likely than not that one of the heavyweights lifts the trophy come January, we did see a couple of dark horses get close la

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