Yeah, I don't think many folks know how many hours go into practice, and the logistics involved in the performances. Take the armed forces halftime show moving formations...very complicated. Also the rotating and moving block M.
I suggest anyone downplaying the marching band go to its indoor...
Top ranked 16 teams make playoffs. No byes. First two rounds at home for higher seed. Frees up four of the six New Years Six every year for premier bowl games for those not in the CFP.
I think if they go to 16 and have the first two rounds on campus, those six bowls could be back in a rotation for the two semifinal games. That would free up four each year as premium bowl destinations.