The expanded College Football Playoff format gives more teams the chance to compete for a national title. Will Auburn get its first shot in 2025?

Last year's College Football Playoff expansion heightened the late-season drama as more teams than ever fought for a chance to compete for a national championship. Half the field made playoff debuts when they participated in the inaugural 12-team bracket,

On this edition of " SEC Football Unfiltered ," a podcast from the USA TODAY Network, hosts Blake Toppmeyer and John Adams unpack the leading playoff formats under consideration. Here's what the hosts think of the top 16-team formats being debated: What it is: In this model,