The system encompasses the postseason college football structure, specifically focusing on determining the national champion. This structure includes a selection process, a series of prominent contests, and a championship game. An example is the process where the top four teams, as determined by a selection committee, are seeded into a playoff bracket that culminates in a final contest.
This system provides a structured and highly anticipated conclusion to the college football season, offering increased national interest and revenue for participating institutions and conferences. Its establishment significantly altered the landscape of college football, moving away from a system dependent on polls and subjective rankings to a format where on-field results directly determine the national champion. This format offers clear stakes and competitive parity.