The Joel Klatt Show: A College Football Podcast CFP Rankings: Is Indiana safe? Do the 3-loss SEC teams have a path?
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Nov 27, 2024 The podcast dives into the shifting dynamics of college football rankings, focusing on Indiana's controversial drop to 10th. It explores whether Hoosier fans should worry about their playoff prospects. Three-loss SEC teams like Alabama and Ole Miss find themselves in a potential backdoor strategy for the playoffs. The discussion raises concerns about the integrity of the current playoff format and questions if a Big 12 champion could be overlooked. Overall, it critiques the system’s flaws while contemplating the benefits of a 12-team playoff.
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Indiana's Ranking
- Indiana's ranking at 10th feels disrespectful, especially compared to SMU and Miami.
- Their resume, featuring wins over Washington and Michigan, and a close loss to Ohio State, surpasses others.
Indiana vs. SMU
- Indiana's resume is stronger than SMU's, with better wins and a tougher strength of schedule.
- SMU's loss to BYU doesn't compare to Indiana's close loss against Ohio State.
Indiana's Playoff Chances
- Indiana's playoff hopes hinge on the performance of teams around them and the committee's bias.
- Winning convincingly against Purdue and avoiding upsets elsewhere could secure their spot.