The McShay Show The Case for South Carolina, Alabama’s Lifeline, and Other CFP Rankings Reactions
Dec 4, 2024
Steve Muench, a college football analyst, joins the discussion with Todd McShay to analyze the latest playoff rankings. They debate Alabama’s surprising higher ranking over South Carolina and Miami, while dissecting the ACC Championship's critical role in the playoff landscape. The duo also critiques the selection biases and injury impacts on team performances. As they look ahead, they share insights on thrilling potential matchups and the excitement brewing for upcoming conference championships.
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CFP Rankings Importance
- The College Football Playoff (CFP) committee's rankings reveal is crucial this year.
- The committee chair, Ward Manuel, stated the rankings of a cluster of teams, including Alabama and Miami, won't change regardless of conference championship outcomes.
South Carolina's Case
- Steve Muench expresses outrage for South Carolina, citing their head-to-head win against Alabama.
- He points out Alabama's significant losses to Oklahoma and Vanderbilt, questioning their higher ranking.
Alabama vs. South Carolina
- McShay analyzes the committee's rationale, suggesting Alabama's head-to-head win and strength of record give them an edge over Miami.
- However, he highlights South Carolina's close loss to Alabama at Tuscaloosa and their superior strength of schedule, questioning the committee's logic.