Cover 3 College Football College Football Playoff Rankings Reaction: Who Makes The CFP? | Cover 3
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Nov 5, 2025 The team dives into the intriguing first College Football Playoff rankings, revealing surprises like Iowa’s strong placement and the ACC's limited bids. They dissect Notre Dame's high ranking despite two losses, comparing their resume to Texas. The discussion extends to Big 12 teams like BYU and Texas Tech, exploring their playoff potential. There’s also a debate about home-field advantages in playoff games and how stadiums like Autzen could impact outcomes. The hosts identify both winners and losers in this ranking shake-up.
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Undefeated Teams Get Preferential Treatment
- The committee still appears to penalize losses and reward undefeated records heavily.
- Tom Fornelli noted BYU stays ahead because they're unbeaten despite other teams having stronger metrics.
Data Vendors Shape Committee Outcomes
- The committee leans on analytics and vendor-provided metrics to shape rankings.
- Panelists suggested the data shown to committee members steers outcomes and makes results predictable.
Use Computer Models To Predict Rankings
- Expect rankings to mirror established metrics like BCS-style computer ratings.
- Use those model outputs to predict committee placements rather than relying on intuition.