Or eve the finals

UGA, BAMA, or Clemson would often steamroll the B1G team or ND. This isn't exactly new

It's a good reason why the bowl system is so much better. If you have interesting matchups curated to keep games competitive. Even now you see transfer portal opt outs for teams in the playoff.

Ultimately the larger bracket will have the same ruinous effect that it had on CFB as it grows and grows and players are less and less connected to the game