If you didn’t know it was rigged going in , you better know now .
1st CFP rankings
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This is exactly why it’s not a true playoff and won’t be as long as there are so many “at large” bids.
If it was rigged wouldn't ND be higher?
What SEC team being in right now is the issue?
Ohio State is the first out...they lost Sayin or they'd probably be higher
Are you saying wake should with their best win being unranked Louisville? Texas Tech who doesn't have a QB?
I'm confused by the conspiracy logic (or lack there of) being used here
And let's be real ND and UCLA are ranked way too high in the other polls based on what they're done.
What SEC team being in right now is the issue?
Ohio State is the first out...they lost Sayin or they'd probably be higher
Are you saying wake should with their best win being unranked Louisville? Texas Tech who doesn't have a QB?
I'm confused by the conspiracy logic (or lack there of) being used here
And let's be real ND and UCLA are ranked way too high in the other polls based on what they're done.
At least Notre Dump got buried at #11. Of course, if they beat Miami they will probably be #1.
I was ready to ***** about Texas being ranked but, y’know, they’ll be exposed in due time.
Edit: Biatch is censored? F me.
Edit: Biatch is censored? F me.
Looks about right. SEC with 5 of the top 10, as it should be. Football is so much better when the SEC rules the roost.
ND’s ranking is rigged as well. They are at 11 now so that they can easily be moved out of the top 12 with a loss. I believe if ND is top 12 at the end of the season, they HAVE to be selected for the playoff. Tough to move them out of the top 12 if they are ranked at 5 and lose a close one to Miami. But if they win, they deserve a playoff slot IMO.
This looks about right to me. For sports betting purposes, I have ND ranked #2. I have Utah and BYU at 17 and 18.
So if there was 24 game playoff like a few want there would be 10 SEC teams ranked in top 24. No way a team that finishes in bottom half of 16 team conference should play for national championship in football.
I don't believe any ranking unless LionJim has certified it.
They won't be ranked by the end of the year...they still play each other.
8 is realistic
That's a great point. Notre Dump is legitimately a playoff team if they beat the U and have one loss but legitimately not a playoff team losing to the U and having 2 losses with their best win being Wisky or UNC. So the committee is setting that up for them to either skyrocket up to a top 5 team with a win or free fall into oblivion with a loss. Having them at 10 or 11 after losing to the U and thus being able to weasel their way into the playoff would be criminal.
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Major injury situation for the U -- Malachi Toney out, ankle surgery. Can Miami maintain the top spot without this star WR?
Miami WR Malachi Toney undergoing tightrope surgery on injured ankle
Miami star wide receiver Malachi Toney's is set to undergo tightrope surgery on his ankle on Thursday, sources tell On3's Brett McMurphy and Pete Nakos.
Luck of the Irish in play hereMajor injury situation for the U -- Malachi Toney out, ankle surgery. Can Miami maintain the top spot without this star WR?
Miami WR Malachi Toney undergoing tightrope surgery on injured ankle
Miami star wide receiver Malachi Toney's is set to undergo tightrope surgery on his ankle on Thursday, sources tell On3's Brett McMurphy and Pete Nakos.www.on3.com
Seriously though really sad news for Toney, Miami and football fans in general
We need to abolish the CFP selection committee after yet another embarrassment | Ian Miller
Alabama at No. 5 and Kentucky at No. 6 spark outrage as the first college football playoff rankings reveal what appears to be a massive SEC bias.
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Really can't wait until they expand to a 48 team playoff. This will generate great interest in every 47-0 first/second round game, not to mention making those regular season games mean so much more. The entire SEC will get in of course. Stadiums will be sold out and tv ratings through the roof.
Cannot be a real playoff with less than 48, just not fair. There are not enough 7-5 teams represented with a smaller tournament.
Cannot be a real playoff with less than 48, just not fair. There are not enough 7-5 teams represented with a smaller tournament.
SEC losses are like frequent flyer miles... If you have enough of them you might be able to go somewhere in December" 
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Based on the current rankings:
Top 8 teams get a first round bye
Next 8 teams host R1 game
9 BYU hosts 24 Florida
10 Miss hosts 23 Oregon
11 ND hosts 22 Arizona
12 Ohio State hosts 21 S Carolina
13 Tennessee hosts 20 S Calif
14 LSU hosts 19 Iowa
15 TX Tech hosts 18 Missouri
16 WF hosts 17 Houston
Top 8 would host winners of R1 for R2
QF, SF and finals would be held at bowl sites
Top 8 teams get a first round bye
Next 8 teams host R1 game
9 BYU hosts 24 Florida
10 Miss hosts 23 Oregon
11 ND hosts 22 Arizona
12 Ohio State hosts 21 S Carolina
13 Tennessee hosts 20 S Calif
14 LSU hosts 19 Iowa
15 TX Tech hosts 18 Missouri
16 WF hosts 17 Houston
Top 8 would host winners of R1 for R2
QF, SF and finals would be held at bowl sites
Agree we are out and should be.
However, unfortunately, the final rankings are based off of current rankings. An overrated team beats another overrated team, and the winner improves based on beating another bogus ranked team.
Well never get beyond 28...its all good
You're just being dramatic over the inevitable
I assume you mean bowl games? I think they would be much better than the opt out bowls. Players are going to play for a chance at the title. I believe it also makes regular season games important since rankings, byes, and hosting will be determined by record and perception.
That is what makes a 24 team playoff such a Joke, you will have 3 and 4 loss teams in the playoff.
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