Cover 3 College Football Upon Further Review: AP poll Reactions, CFP projections, Conference Tiebreaker Scenarios, More!
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Nov 17, 2025 The hosts dive into reactions from the latest AP Top 25 poll, dissecting surprising drops like Alabama and Texas. They explore College Football Playoff projections with some surprising placements, including a look at bubble teams. Conference tiebreaker scenarios are broken down in detail, highlighting key games ahead. The panel also debates Heisman favorites and examines regional voting dynamics. Plus, there's a discussion around growing tensions with Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin and thoughts on upcoming coaching carousel moves.
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Preseason Bias In AP Rankings
- AP voters give preseason-ranked teams too much benefit of the doubt after losses.
- Teams that started unranked (Arizona State, Louisville, Nebraska) must constantly prove themselves to enter or stay in the Top 25.
CFP Projections Can Swing On Late Wins
- Bud's CFP simulation sometimes ranks conference champions below teammates based on opponent strength and perceived resume.
- Committee decisions can flip if Alabama or another SEC champ beats top opponents late, so projections remain volatile.
Watch Five Games For Georgia's Tiebreaker
- Georgia fans should monitor five specific games that affect conference opponent winning percentage tiebreaker math.
- Root for Kentucky over Vanderbilt and three of the other listed outcomes to maximize Georgia's tiebreaker edge.