There has been just one season of the 12-team College Football Playoff, yet officials from the most powerful conferences are ready to expand the event.

Even before Knute Rockne began breaking out the forward pass as a secret weapon, college football's biggest advantage was its element of surprise. Its appeal is basic and wonderful -- built on the uncertainty of the outcome.

Fans of every sport have complained about officiating, but it seems that no group of fans is as passionate about missed calls as college football fans. The mood of an entire state or region of the country can hinge on a referee's decision,