It's just one year of blowouts, it is what it is. I don't like how they have it set with conference standings automatically putting teams in (ACC #5 vs Big Ten #5...something along those lines). Just pick the best match ups. ND vs OSU is a good example, even though OSU made them like it, still a great match up. It is what it is though, there were great games last year, wouldn't read too much into these blow outs.
As for the top 4 playoffs, I hope they keep it at 4. I don't think they will, too much $ to be made with 6 or 8 teams. Although, I heard the ratings were down BIG TIME for the 2 games. They won't have it on NYE next year, too many people out doing stuff. New Years Day is the way to do it. I didn't even watch the Bama/MSU game, was at dinner.