During his annual address at Big 12 media days, commissioner Brett Yormark said he expects multiple teams from the conference in the College Football Playoff.

The Big 12 stands to benefit from the 5+11 proposal in that it effectively guarantees the conference champion a seat at the CFP table. While it is possible that two Group of Five (or Group of Six following the Pac-12's rebuild) champions could stand above the top Big 12 squad,