Josh Pate's College Football Show CFP Rankings Reaction + Rivalry Week Predictions & Coaching Search Intel
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Nov 26, 2025 Rivalry Week is heating up with Ohio State vs. Michigan and Alabama vs. Auburn taking center stage. Insights reveal if Ryan Day can overcome his demons against Michigan and how Alabama will perform on the road. The CFP rankings spark debates, especially around Miami and Notre Dame’s playoff chances. Lane Kiffin’s coaching prospects are explored, along with potential upheavals in the coaching landscape. Plus, best bets and upset alerts highlight an exciting week ahead in college football!
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Define And Stick To Selection Criteria
- Josh Pate argues the CFP committee should use preset parameters instead of the eyeball test to decide teams.
- He warns relying on subjective judgment undermines consistency and invites manipulation around head-to-head decisions.
Head-To-Head Matters When Resumes Align
- Pate insists head-to-head results must carry weight when resumes are comparable, using Miami vs Notre Dame as the example.
- He dismisses committee eyeballing as irrelevant if teams already played each other on the field.
Don't Punish SEC Runner-Up Harshly
- Pate says an SEC runner-up (like Alabama) losing a conference title game should not be kicked out of playoff contention.
- He argues dropping an SEC runner-up would destabilize the playoff's credibility and provoke major pushback.