Josh Pate's College Football Show CFP Rankings Reaction + Week 12 Prediction Show & Coaching Search Latest
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Nov 12, 2025 The latest College Football Playoff rankings stir up debates about unworthy officiating and the ACC's precarious position. Josh dives into Miami's playoff chances, along with Texas Tech's aspirations for a top seed. He scrutinizes the coaching searches at LSU and Auburn, revealing candidate concerns. Big matchups like Texas at Georgia and Oklahoma at Alabama are previewed with insights on game strategies. Plus, betting lines and best bets highlight the most intriguing odds leading into Week 12!
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Committee May Factor Bad Officiating
- The CFP committee may account for bad officiating when evaluating teams, which could effectively change recorded results in their view.
- Josh Pate warns against letting the committee 'reassign' wins based on perceived officiating errors because it alters objective outcomes.
ACC Playoff Path Is Fragile
- The ACC faces a realistic risk of having no team in the playoff if conference-champion mechanics and weak resumes align poorly.
- Miami holds the conference's best at-large hope, but must win key games to remain viable.
Conference Title Can Catapult Texas Tech
- Texas Tech could jump into the top five if they win the Big 12 and finish strong, potentially earning a home playoff seed.
- Josh Pate suggests conference championships and momentum can vault teams past those with one-loss resumes.