With the regular season now in the books, we're nearing the end of the road in the race to the College Football Playoff . While much of the 12-team field is essentially set, there's still plenty to be determined with seeding and automatic bids still very much in flux heading into conference championship weekend. So, how are the remaining contenders navigating the traffic?

There are roughly eight teams that can feel comfortable about their place in the playoff regardless of what happens in conference title games. But only four spots carry the all-important first-round bye -- extra rest that could be crucial for a run at the national title.

For the rest, championship weekend promises plenty of drama. Miami continues to hover in the conversation, still behind Notre Dame despite a he

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