Quote:UCF had one loss last year to South Carolina and then beat Baylor in the Fiesta.  They didn't crack the top 10 until after beating Baylor.  Who is to say they didn't have a contender with Bortles and Storm Johnson on their team?  Those mid majors are at a competitive disadvantage in the rankings.

 

When there is a selection committee involved, overall body of work should be considered. Strength of schedule, margin of victory, etc. I think a UCF team that only has one loss to South Carolina, but dominates the rest of their schedule, grabs an at-large bid. I don't think a UCF team that closed the season like this....

 

(4 of last 5 games)

19-14 win over 8-5 Houston

23-20 win over 2-10 South Florida

39-36 win over 2-10 Temple

17-13 win over 5-7 SMU

 

 

....is a National Championship caliber team. A mid-major with a National Championship caliber team and National Championship caliber season will get an At-Large bid.

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