games. ND and OSU got a great path. Got byes at the end of the year when needed then got to build huge momentum with a home playoff win. Now seeds 7 and 8 are favored to win. I agree a 4 week layoff also hurt the 4 teams that had byes. That is way to long. ND currently has the best path to a championship by not having to play in a CCG and with a decent record getting a home game against a lower seed. Thet got Indiana at home instead of a CCG. Great plan by them.