Josh Pate's College Football Show Full CFP Reaction + Conference Title Takeaways & Penn State Hires Campbell
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Dec 7, 2025 The final College Football Playoff rankings are out, and reactions are hot! Discussions include the implications of Alabama's loss to Georgia, Notre Dame's exclusion, and the potential second-round matchups. Indiana's stunning upset over Ohio State adds to the excitement, while analysis of Georgia's dominance shines a light on its elite standards. The hiring of Matt Campbell at Penn State sparks hope for a cultural shift and future success. Plus, the debate over G5 playoff inclusion raises fairness questions in college football.
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ACC Representation Shaped Selections
- The CFP committee adjusted to avoid leaving the ACC unrepresented, which influenced Miami's late inclusion over Notre Dame.
- Josh Pate agrees with the final pick but criticizes the committee's inconsistent messaging and process.
Championship Games Favor Top Teams
- Conference title games mostly only add upside for already high-ranked teams, not risk of dropping them out of the playoff.
- The SEC's power and revenue dynamics mean losing a title game rarely ejects a top team from the playoff field.
Weekly Rankings Distort Selection
- Weekly committee rankings create false narratives and force knee-jerk corrections that confuse fans.
- Pate urges either delaying public rankings until Selection Sunday or publishing deliberations to avoid misleading signals.