Quote:I actually like the rankings. They are exactly what I posted above for my end of the year predictions. The best teams should get in period.


Last year, I believe we only had 2 undefeated teams come CFP rankings time so we don't see it as much. However, we can look at the only undefeated team a few weeks in last year, FSU, and see you have to be more than just undefeated. We saw 1-loss teams Alabama and Oregon over undefeated, defending national championship FSU.


The only issue I might have with the rankings is Ohio State. They are still high for me, as FSU was last year, but I had a feeling they would keep them in the top 4.


Alabama and ND are where they should be. They are spot on with the computers. I look at the FEI which looks at every possession. A team is rewarded for playing well against good teams, win or lose, and is punished more severely for playing poorly against bad teams than it is rewarded for playing well against bad teams. The S&P+ looks at efficiency, explosiveness, field position, and finishing drives. These, plus almost all computers have Clemson 1, Alabama 2. ND is always in the 3-5 range.

Wow, that's bold. You think the current rankings will hold to the end of the season? I am with you too, best ones should get in. I don't think ND ends up in. I think Baylor ends up in over ND and their resume will look better (and be undefeated)

 

I too have no issue with Ohio St. As long as the reigning champ is undefetaed, that doesn't bother me personally. Same rationale last year as FSU.

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