Can we all agree that the bowl system is a big hunk-o-shit and playing games after taking a month+ off is just a total crapshoot? Hell, look at NFL teams that get a 1-week bye in the playoffs, how often they shit down their leg. If 1 week off can make you that rusty, imagine what a month does.
I honestly haven't felt like a national championship game had both teams clicking on all cylinders since the '05 USC/Texas game. There's always at least one team that comes out and looks rusty for at least a quarter or two, and by then the game is usually decided. Hell, 5 of the last 7 Super Bowl winners did not have a 1st round bye in the playoffs.
I think we'll see much more consistent play week in and week out once the playoff system starts. Hopefully we can get a large enough college playoff eventually that there is no break after the season ends before the playoffs start(just like the NFL)