Crain & Company College Football Week 11 Power Ranking | Should Head-to-Head Matter? HEATED DEBATE
Nov 4, 2025
This week's top college football power rankings are hotly debated, focusing on the importance of head-to-head matchups versus overall performance. Miami and Oklahoma's contrasting records stir discussion about their playoff viability. The ACC's chaos unfolds with Georgia Tech's decline impacting standings, while Texas faces a challenging path in the SEC. Additionally, Oregon's surprising loss raises questions about their contender status. The hosts also highlight Indiana's rise and Ohio State's commanding position at the top.
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Head-To-Head Should Break Ties
- The hosts argue head-to-head should trump other metrics when records are equal, even if the matchup was early in the season.
- They prefer ranking in real time but would pick the head-to-head winner at season's end when records match.
CFP Principles Are Unweighted And Vague
- The CFP principles list strength of schedule then head-to-head, but the committee gives no clear weighting between them.
- That ambiguity forces subjective decisions and fuels controversy over rankings.
Rank In Real Time, Use Head-To-Head For Final Picks
- Rank teams based on current form and timing of losses during the season for transparency.
- But when finalizing playoff selections with identical records, use head-to-head to choose between teams.