Indiana earned the No. 1 seed in the 12-team College Football Playoff field, marking a milestone for the Hoosiers and setting the stage for a potential national championship run. Alabama and Miami nudged out Notre Dame for the final at-large spot, sealing the CFP field and intensifying the postseason drama. The 12-team College Football Playoff format expands opportunities for top programs and reshapes the road to the national title, with Indiana positioned to lead the bracket into the playoff. As the postseason approaches, fans can expect high-stakes matchups, strategic postseason battles, and a compelling pursuit of the national championship.