Looking at the first CFP ranking, it is apparent the amount spent on NIL is important to getting ranked, but not an absolute. Without transparency, it's hard to know for sure, but I think the teams highlighted in bold below are big spenders. Not sure about Penn. St. Without our ability or willingness to spend, it will be increasingly hard to make the playoff. Because it's the ACC, I think we remain in the top half of the league, but 9-3 or 8-4 will become more the norm.
1. Oregon
2. Ohio St.
3. Georgia
4. Miami
5. Texas
6. Penn St.
7. Tennessee
8. Indiana
9. BYU
10. ND
11. Bama
12. Boise St.