Oklahoma State was among the worst teams in the country last season, but it has an outside shot at being one of the best next season. OSU’s key to building its roster this offseason was gathering players who had seen limited opportunity but showcased talent at larger schools and players who had shown they needed a step up in competition to match their level of play.

After last year's 12-team CFP gave byes to the four most highly ranked conference champions, this year's will not.

Clemson would have remained the No. 12 seed after winning the ACC because the selection committee ranked the Tigers at No. 16.