The College Football Playoff (CFP) selection committee has implemented changes to its strength of schedule (SOS) metric and the overall selection process for the upcoming season. The revised SOS metric now places greater emphasis on games against top-tier teams, reflecting adjustments prompted by concerns from programs such as Indiana and SMU. Additionally, a new 'record strength' metric has been introduced to complement the SOS evaluation. The committee has also updated its recusal policy. Despite these changes, experts note that the lack of sufficient crossover games among major conferences limits the effectiveness of any SOS metric. The adjustments follow offseason pressure from the Southeastern Conference (SEC) advocating for an overhaul of the SOS criteria. The committee has also released the dates for the CFP rankings this season.