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How are college football rankings determined?

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Flaws in College Football Rankings

This chapter discusses the flaws in college football rankings, particularly the coaches polls and the Harris interactive poll. They mention that some coaches may not vote or have their kids vote for them, leading to inaccurate rankings. They also explain how the Harris interactive poll replaced the AP poll and how participants are selected for the poll, including former coaches, student athletes, administrators, and media members.

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