News Opinion: The College Football Playoff is suffering from blowout fatigue. Fixing it won’t be easy. January 1, 2022 Dan Wolken, USA TODAY Comments Off on Opinion: The College Football Playoff is suffering from blowout fatigue. Fixing it won’t be easy. Of the 16 semifinal games in CFP history, just three have been close. The average scoring differential in semifinals stands at exactly 21 points.