The Pac 12 won't count but yeah they could get a bye over a higher ranked team but both will probably be in the playoffsYeah I understand how it works a bit. In theory a conference champion from the Big 12 or Pac-12 that is ranked outside the top 12 will automatically make the playoff and force a higher seed from missing out. Somebody from the SEC has to be in danger of being that team I would think.