What does CFP mean in COLLEGES

The College Football Playoff (CFP) is an annual postseason tournament in American college football for determining the national champion of the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS). The four teams chosen to compete in the CFP are selected by members of a 13-member selection committee. The winners of these two semifinal games advance to the championship game, which determines the overall national champion.

Prior to 2014, major college football leagues traditionally used a variety of methods for determining their national champions, such as polls and computer rankings. With the introduction of the College Football Playoff system in 2014, however, a new method was put into place where teams compete in semifinals and then a championship game with the ultimate goal of claiming the title of National Champion.

Teams that wish to become part of the CFP must meet certain criteria before they can be considered for selection. To be eligible, teams must have played at least 20 regular season games in either an FBS or FCS conference against other FBS teams over a period of at least three seasons. In addition, teams must be deemed competitive by members of the selection committee, which includes criteria such as wins against high-ranked opponents and strength of schedule.

A 13-member selection committee is responsible for selecting four teams each year that will go on to compete in the playoff series. This committee is composed of former coaches, administrators and media personnel appointed by universities that are members of conferences participating in FBS or FCS play. This committee evaluates individual team performance throughout the season using a variety of metrics such as win-loss record, strength of schedule, head-to-head results and point differential among others.

There are three rounds within this playoff structure – two semifinal games plus a championship game. The two semifinal games typically take place on New Year's Day/Eve weekend while they also rotate between six different bowl locations every year where students create an atmosphere similar to regular bowl games but with enhanced security at all levels due to it being just one game instead multiple ones spread out over multiple days like ordinary bowls are known for doing. The Championship Game takes place approximately one week later on Monday night after New Year's Day/Eve weekend around mid-January each year.

Should any semifinal game end up tied after regulation time has expired then overtime rules apply and each team gets possession once from their respective 25 yard lines with no kickoffs taking place – i.e., scoring during this time consists solely off field goals or touchdowns being thrown rather than kicked into existence as per usual kicking play rules). If still tied after overtime has expired then double overtime rules will be applied until either team is declared victorious after having scored more points than their opponent during said period(s).

Violations committed by players or coaches can result in penalties ranging from suspensions from playing time up to disqualification from further CFP competition - depending upon severity - while violations committed by schools themselves may lead towards exclusion from further CFP involvement should found guilty during investigations conducted by NCAA representatives assigned specifically towards handling these matters accordingly.

After completion of each CFP match various honors & awards traditionally get handed out such as offensive MVP’s Offensive Line Player Of The Game, Defensive MVP’s etc… Coaches & players chosen for these awards receive medals & trophies whilst also being presented with personalized plaques detailing both their previous accomplishments & excellence demonstrated during said match.

Yes, spectators attending these labels can expect full access privileges including free entry - subject to available space limitations - along with other amenities guaranteed at typical tailgating events hosted around American sports arenas such as souvenirs stands catering stands amongst others provided local municipality laws permit them.