A historian could do a better job then me but remember BCS was implemented (1996) because a 3rd ranked team
Was left out and we had disputes. Bowls were largely relevant. Still only two teams “playoff”
Then the two team BCS game left out undefeated Auburn so we went to 4 teams (2014). Then more controversy. Bowls were relevant but slightly weakened
Then 12 teams (2024) and bye weeks and home games. Bowl games are irrelevant except for the big 4.
Now 24 teams. Bye weeks. Host games. 17 games a year? Oh boy