The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast The Playoff Committee is heading for a trap + a Chaos Scenario for Rivalry Week
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Nov 26, 2025 The latest College Football Playoff rankings are stirring controversy, and the committee may be setting itself up for a trap. Chaos is on the horizon for Rivalry Week, with potential upsets creating a logjam for playoff spots. The debate rages over whether Notre Dame deserves to be ranked higher than Alabama, despite differing resumes. Klatt warns that the current selection process could undermine the value of head-to-head matchups and bold scheduling. Plus, Lane Kiffin's potential departure from Ole Miss raises questions about coaching changes and playoff evaluations.
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Rankings Reveal Hidden Committee Priorities
- The committee's latest Top 25 shows subtle but important shifts that reveal deeper judging criteria.
- Joel Klatt warns these small movements mask larger selection principles that affect playoff outcomes.
A Five-Result Chaos Scenario
- A specific five-result scenario would create a massive logjam for the CFP selection committee.
- Klatt lays out how overlapping 10-2 teams would force painful subjective choices for the final spot.
Protect Big Nonconference Games
- Honor timing and context of losses when evaluating teams on the bubble to protect scheduling incentives.
- If Michigan beats Ohio State and gets left out, the committee would discourage big non-conference matchups.