The most wonderful time of the year is here: college football season. Where else can you experience the weird traditions, the unhinged fan bases or the irrational optimism that this is the year your team will finally win it all? In 2026, the College Football Playoff remains a 12-team field – though expansion discussions are ongoing – with a few notable tweaks. The ACC, Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC champions are all guaranteed spots, as is Notre Dame if it finishes in the top 12. The highest-ranked Group of Six team also earns an automatic berth. Had those rules been in place last year, ACC winners...