Crain & Company AP POLL REACTION & College Football Week 10 Recap | Crain & Company
Nov 2, 2025
The hosts dive into the latest AP Top 25 rankings, sharing immediate reactions and debating how head-to-head results influence poll decisions. They critique inconsistencies in rankings, particularly regarding Michigan and USC. A discussion unfolds around the ACC's playoff scenarios, while the merits of unbeaten Group of Five teams spark debate. Recaps feature Texas's close win and Miami's struggles with penalties. The panel also assesses the impact of key players and coaching decisions, along with previews of critical upcoming matchups.
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AP Poll Contradictions Matter
- The AP Poll shows contradictory placements that ignore head-to-head results and records.
- The hosts warn this inconsistency complicates how the College Football Playoff committee will evaluate teams.
Favor Head-To-Head Results
- Use head-to-head as a decisive tiebreaker when records match late in the season.
- Prefer the team that won the direct matchup unless an 11-1 record overwhelmingly outweighs context.
Rematches Create Committee Dilemmas
- Conference rematches create messy evaluation scenarios for the committee.
- A conference championship rematch can force the committee to weigh avenged losses heavily.