As expanded College Football Playoff arrives, the sport's chaotic realities are on full display: 'It is absolute bedlam'

Major college football is in a state of unprecedented evolution as it shifts from amateurism model to a professional entity.

As the expanded College Football Playoff arrives this week , the sport’s chaotic realities are on full display.

The transition period between now and its implementation on July 1 is messy.

Schools are promising prospects millions of guaranteed cash in an effort to distribute a large percentage of their pay.

Penn State backup quarterback Beau Pribula entered transfer portal ahead of playoff game against SMU .

Marshall withdrew from its bowl game, the Independence Bowl , two weeks before the game was scheduled to begin.

Dozens of players are expected to opt out of their teams’ bowl games this year .

The NCAA is in the midst of overhauling its governance model to grant the power leagues more authority in rule-making and cash-spending.

Even some of the most lucrative and valuable football brands find themselves in a money-crunching position.

There are plenty more issues outside of the revenue share concept.