According to Thamel, the new model proposed by the Big Ten suggests eliminating conference title games and awarding more auto bids for the four power conferences. In a 28-team playoff, the Big Ten and SEC would receive seven auto bids each, while the ACC and Big 12 would get five auto bids each, per Thamel.

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Proposal would eliminate conference title games and provide automatic bids for power conferences, with the Big Ten and SEC each receiving seven spots.